Which has more horsepower, the Kubota L3560LE or the Rural King RK37S?

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

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota L3560LE or the Rural King RK37S?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 2,646 lb lb for 3-pt lift (24 in).

Kubota L3560LE vs Rural King RK37S

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

Across 3 measurable specs, the Kubota L3560LE leads 1 categories to 0 (2 tied). Machine pages: Kubota L3560LE and Rural King RK37S.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Kubota L3560LE	Rural King RK37S
Engine HP (hp)	37 hp	37 hp
PTO HP (hp)	28 hp	—
Weight (lb)	—	3,020 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,715 lb	—
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,646 lb	2,646 lb
Lift Height (in)	104.7 in	—
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,549 lbf	—
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 12.8 gpm	10.9 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	16.5 mph	—

The headline numbers at a glance.

Kubota L3560LERural King RK37S

Engine HPhp

▲37 hp

PTO HPhp

28 hp

—

Weightlb

—

3,020 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,190 lb

▲1,715 lb

—

LA555LA805

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,646 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 KingRK37S


PTO Power	28 hp	—
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	—
Air Cleaner	Dry paper, dual element	Dual Dry
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-cycle multi valve, diesel, Naturally Aspirated	Diesel
Fuel System	Electronic CRS (Common Rail System)	—
Displacement	111.4 in³	100.2 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	3000
Cooling System Type	Liquid-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	3,020 lbs
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	—

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.	—

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	—
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	—
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	12.8 gpm	6.4 gpm 24.2 lpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Optional, up to 3	1
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	1

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

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	41x14-20
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	—
Tire Size & Options	Agricultural, Turf or Industrial tires (options)	—
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	12.5x20
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	—
R1 Agricultural - Rear	12.4-24	—
R1 Agricultural - Front	7.0-16	—

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	—
Loader Breakout Force	LA555: 2030 lb (9029 N); LA805: 2549 lb (11341 N)	—
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)	—
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	LA555: 1190 lb; LA805: 1715 lb	—

Clutch	N/A	—
No. of Speeds	3 ranges	—
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic (HST Plus)	—
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	16.5 mph	21.8 mph [km/h]
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	14.9 mph	—
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	4WD, Differential Lock

Brakes	Wet disc type	Wet Disc
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	—
Frame Type	Not Published	—
Front Axle Type	Not Published	—
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	—
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	—
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	—

Wheelbase	71.1 in	—
Overall Width	59.8 in	53.5 in (non cab type); 58.0 in (cabin type)
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	—
Height to Top of Cab Model	HST-LE (4WD, ROPS): Not Applicable; HSTC-LE (4WD, CAB): Not Published	58.0 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	HST-LE (4WD, ROPS): 90.6 in; HSTC-LE (4WD, CAB): Not Applicable	—
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	8.9 ft (2.7 m)	116 in
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	Not Published	126 in (non cab type); 128 in (cabin type)

Accessories that fit	None tagged yet	TYM T394 Rural King RK37 Brush Screen Insert $249.99

Kubota L3560LE vs Rural King RK37S: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kubota L3560LE or the Rural King RK37S?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 37 hp hp for engine hp.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota L3560LE or the Rural King RK37S?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 2,646 lb lb for 3-pt lift (24 in).