Which has more horsepower, the Kubota L3902 or the Kubota L4060?

The Kubota L4060 leads on engine hp at 42 hp hp, compared to 37.5 hp hp for the Kubota L3902.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota L3902 or the Kubota L4060?

The Kubota L4060 leads on pto hp at 34 hp hp, compared to 32.1 hp hp for the Kubota L3902.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota L3902 or the Kubota L4060?

The Kubota L4060 leads on loader lift at 1,715 lb lb, compared to 1,144.4 lb lb for the Kubota L3902.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota L3902 or the Kubota L4060?

The Kubota L4060 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,756 lb lb, compared to 1,435 lb lb for the Kubota L3902.

Kubota L3902 vs Kubota L4060

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

Across 7 measurable specs, the Kubota L4060 leads 7 categories to 0. Machine pages: Kubota L3902 and Kubota L4060.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Kubota L3902	Kubota L4060
Engine HP (hp)	37.5 hp	▲ 42 hp
PTO HP (hp)	32.1 hp	▲ 34 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	1,144.4 lb	▲ 1,715 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,435 lb	▲ 2,756 lb
Lift Height (in)	94.3 in	▲ 104.7 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	—	2,549 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	10.1 gpm	▲ 14.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	13.2 mph	▲ 16 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Kubota L3902Kubota L4060

Engine HPhp

37.5 hp

▲42 hp

PTO HPhp

32.1 hp

▲34 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

1,144.4 lb

▲1,715 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,435 lb

▲2,756 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	KubotaL3902	KubotaL4060


PTO Power	32.1 hp	34 hp
Alternator	Not Published	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Dry paper, dual element
Engine Type	Direct injection, vertical, water-cooled 4-cycle, diesel	Liquid-cooled, 4-cycle multi valve, diesel, Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System	Direct injection	Electronic CRS (Common Rail System)
Displacement	111.4 in³	148.5 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Rated Engine Speed	2700 rpm	2700 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	Kubota
Engine Power (Gross)	37.5 hp	42 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 4

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	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.	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	Tandem pump - gear type
Steering Flow	3.8 gpm	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 4.9 gpm; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 4.7 gpm
Implement Flow	6.3 gpm	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 9.8 gpm; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 9.4 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	10.1 gpm	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 14.7 gpm; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 14.1 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	10.1 gpm	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 14.7 gpm; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 14.1 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Optional, up to 3 (double-acting valve or float detent valve options, any position)
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 540 rpm @ 2550 engine rpm; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 540 rpm @ 2476 engine rpm
PTO Type	DT (4WD): Live-continuous running; HST (4WD): Live independent PTO with hydraulic clutch	Live independent (hydraulic clutch)
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	1998 lb	3,858 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Optional
Category, 3-Point Hitch	SAE Category I	SAE Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1435 lb	2,756 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	13.6-16	41X18LL-16.1
R3 Turf - Front	25X8.50-14	27X10.50LL-15
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural; R3 Turf; R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural; R3 Turf; R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	15-19.5	4.6 gal-24
R4 Industrial - Front	27X8.50-15	10-16.5
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	14.9-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	7.2-16	8.3-16

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	7.9 qt
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	8.7 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 gal	13.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	11.4 gal

Loader Lift Height	94.3 in	104.7 in
Loader Breakout Force	Not Published	2549 lb (11341 N)
Quick Attach Loader System	Front Loader (LA526 - 2 Lever Quick Coupler (OPT))	Mechanical 2-Lever Quick Coupler (standard); Hydraulic 2-Lever Quick Coupler (optional); Single Lever Hose Quick Coupler (optional)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1144.4 lb	1715 lb

Clutch	DT (4WD): Dry type dual stage; HST (4WD): Not Applicable	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): Dry type single stage; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): N/A
No. of Speeds	DT (4WD): 8 forward, 8 reverse; HST (4WD): 3-range	DT (4WD): 8Fx8R; GST (4WD): 12Fx8R; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 3-Range, 6 speeds (H-DS), infinitely variable in each
Transmission Type	DT (4WD): Gear shift with synchronized shuttle; HST (4WD): Hydrostatic transmission (3-range)	DT (4WD): Gear; GST (4WD): Glide Shift; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): Hydrostatic
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	DT (4WD): 13.2 mph; HST (4WD): 14.1 mph	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 16.0 mph; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 16.8 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	DT (4WD): 13.2 mph; HST (4WD): 12.7 mph	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 15.2 mph; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 15.1 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Rear differential lock, standard

Brakes	Mechanical, wet disc type	Wet disc type, mechanically activated
Steering	Integral type power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	4WD: Bevel gear front axle, non-adjustable tread spacing
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	1,433 lbs.
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published

Wheelbase	63.4 in	74.6 in
Overall Width	55.1 in	66.5 in
Ground Clearance	13.4 in	15.9 in
Height to Top of ROPS	91.7 in	DT (4WD), GST (4WD), HST (4WD): 97.6 in; HSTC (4WD, CAB): Not Applicable
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	DT (4WD), GST (4WD), HST (4WD): Not Applicable; HSTC (4WD, CAB): 91.1 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	DT (4WD), GST (4WD), HST (4WD): 91.1 in; HSTC (4WD, CAB): Not Applicable
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	8.9 ft (2.7 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	108.5 in	129.5 in

Kubota L3902 vs Kubota L4060: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kubota L3902 or the Kubota L4060?: The Kubota L4060 leads on engine hp at 42 hp hp, compared to 37.5 hp hp for the Kubota L3902.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota L3902 or the Kubota L4060?: The Kubota L4060 leads on pto hp at 34 hp hp, compared to 32.1 hp hp for the Kubota L3902.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota L3902 or the Kubota L4060?: The Kubota L4060 leads on loader lift at 1,715 lb lb, compared to 1,144.4 lb lb for the Kubota L3902.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota L3902 or the Kubota L4060?: The Kubota L4060 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,756 lb lb, compared to 1,435 lb lb for the Kubota L3902.