Which has more horsepower, the Kubota L3560LE or the Rural King RK37?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 37 hp hp for engine hp.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota L3560LE or the Rural King RK37?

The Rural King RK37 leads on pto hp at 30.2 hp hp, compared to 28 hp hp for the Kubota L3560LE.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota L3560LE or the Rural King RK37?

The Rural King RK37 leads on loader lift at 2,116 lb lb, compared to 1,715 lb lb for the Kubota L3560LE.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota L3560LE or the Rural King RK37?

The Kubota L3560LE leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,646 lb lb, compared to 1,764 lb lb for the Rural King RK37.

Kubota L3560LE vs Rural King RK37

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 8 measurable specs, the Rural King RK37 leads 4 categories to 3 (1 tied). Machine pages: Kubota L3560LE and Rural King RK37.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Kubota L3560LE	Rural King RK37
Engine HP (hp)	37 hp	37 hp
PTO HP (hp)	28 hp	▲ 30.2 hp
Weight (lb)	—	4,469 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,715 lb	▲ 2,116 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,646 lb	1,764 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 104.7 in	102 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,549 lbf	▲ 3,435 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 12.8 gpm	10.9 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	16.5 mph	▲ 21.8 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Kubota L3560LERural King RK37

Engine HPhp

▲37 hp

PTO HPhp

28 hp

▲30.2 hp

Weightlb

—

4,469 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,190 lb

1,715 lb

▲2,116 lb

LA555LA805

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,646 lb

1,764 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	KubotaL3560LE	Rural KingRK37


PTO Power	28 hp	30.2 hp
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	70 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dry paper, dual element	Dual dry
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-cycle multi valve, diesel, Naturally Aspirated	4-cycle diesel, water-cooled (natural aspiration)
Fuel System	Electronic CRS (Common Rail System)	CRDI
Displacement	111.4 in³	100.2 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	3000 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Water-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	Yanmar
Engine Power (Gross)	37 hp	37 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Engine Model	—	3TNV88C-DKTF

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Applicable
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	4,469 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	Non-Commercial Home & Residential Use - Basic Standard Limited: 24 months or 1500 hours; Limited Powertrain: 72 months or 2000 hours. Commercial Use - Basic Standard Limited: 24 months or 1500 hours; Limited Powertrain: 36 months or 2000 hours.	Full-machine: 24 months/2,000 hours; Powertrain: 96 months/3,000 hours (whichever comes first)

Pump Type	Not Published	Dual Gear Pump
Steering Flow	4.7 gpm	4.6 gpm
Implement Flow	8.1 gpm	6.3 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	12.8 gpm	10.9 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Separate reservoir, independent fully live
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	12.8 gpm	10.9 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Optional, up to 3	1
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	1

PTO Rear	1 speed: 540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	2,646 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional	2000 (option)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,646 lb	1,764 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	41x14-20
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	27X10.5-15
Tire Size & Options	Agricultural, Turf or Industrial tires (options)	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	12.5X20
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	27X10.5-15
R1 Agricultural - Rear	12.4-24	12.4-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	7.0-16	8.0-16

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	7.4 qt
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	6.0 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 gal	9.0 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	8.7 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	9.25 gal

Loader Lift Height	LA555: 96.4 in; LA805: 104.7 in	102 in
Loader Breakout Force	LA555: 2030 lb (9029 N); LA805: 2549 lb (11341 N)	3,435 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	LA555: Mechanical 2-Lever Quick Coupler (standard); LA805: Mechanical 2-Lever Quick Coupler (standard); Hydraulic 2-Lever Quick Coupler (optional); Single Lever Hose Quick Coupler (optional)	L102: Skid-steer compatible quick-attach
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	LA555: 1190 lb; LA805: 1715 lb	2,116 lb
Loader Model	—	L102

Clutch	N/A	single plate dry clutch (8.86" diameter)
No. of Speeds	3 ranges	12F/12R
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic (HST Plus)	Partial synchromesh shuttle shift (high/low selector)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	16.5 mph	21.8 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	14.9 mph	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	4WD, Differential Lock

Brakes	Wet disc type	Wet Disc
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	4WD front axle, center-pivot, reverse Eliot type
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published

Wheelbase	71.1 in	66.1 in
Overall Width	59.8 in	58.0 in
Ground Clearance	13.5 in	12.8 in
Height to Top of ROPS	HST-LE (4WD, ROPS): 97.2 in; HSTC-LE (4WD, CAB): Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Height to Top of Cab Model	HST-LE (4WD, ROPS): Not Applicable; HSTC-LE (4WD, CAB): Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	HST-LE (4WD, ROPS): 90.6 in; HSTC-LE (4WD, CAB): Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	8.9 ft (2.7 m)	116 in
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	Not Published	128 in

Kubota L3560LE vs Rural King RK37: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kubota L3560LE or the Rural King RK37?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 37 hp hp for engine hp.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota L3560LE or the Rural King RK37?: The Rural King RK37 leads on pto hp at 30.2 hp hp, compared to 28 hp hp for the Kubota L3560LE.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota L3560LE or the Rural King RK37?: The Rural King RK37 leads on loader lift at 2,116 lb lb, compared to 1,715 lb lb for the Kubota L3560LE.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota L3560LE or the Rural King RK37?: The Kubota L3560LE leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,646 lb lb, compared to 1,764 lb lb for the Rural King RK37.