Which has more horsepower, the Kubota L3902 or the Mahindra 2638?

The Kubota L3902 leads on engine hp at 37.5 hp hp, compared to 37.4 hp hp for the Mahindra 2638.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota L3902 or the Mahindra 2638?

The Kubota L3902 leads on pto hp at 32.1 hp hp, compared to 31 hp hp for the Mahindra 2638.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota L3902 or the Mahindra 2638?

The Mahindra 2638 leads on loader lift at 1,634 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 Mahindra 2638?

The Mahindra 2638 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,646 lb lb, compared to 1,435 lb lb for the Kubota L3902.

Kubota L3902 vs Mahindra 2638

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 Mahindra 2638 leads 5 categories to 2. Machine pages: Kubota L3902 and Mahindra 2638.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Kubota L3902	Mahindra 2638
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 37.5 hp	37.4 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 32.1 hp	31 hp
Weight (lb)	—	4,115 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,144.4 lb	▲ 1,634 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,435 lb	▲ 2,646 lb
Lift Height (in)	94.3 in	▲ 101.4 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	—	2,696 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	10.1 gpm	▲ 11.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	13.2 mph	▲ 15 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Kubota L3902Mahindra 2638

Engine HPhp

▲37.5 hp

37.4 hp

PTO HPhp

▲32.1 hp

31 hp

Weightlb

—

4,115 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,144.4 lb

▲1,634 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,435 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	KubotaL3902	Mahindra2638


PTO Power	32.1 hp	31 hp
Alternator	Not Published	90 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Type	Direct injection, vertical, water-cooled 4-cycle, diesel	Four-stroke, Naturally Aspirated, Direct Injection, Water Cooled Diesel Engine
Fuel System	Direct injection	Direct Injection (mCRD fuel-injected)
Displacement	111.4 in³	166.7 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Rated Engine Speed	2700 rpm	2400 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Water-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	Mahindra
Engine Power (Gross)	37.5 hp	37.4 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	No DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter)

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	4115 lb
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

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.	7-Year Limited Powertrain Warranty

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering Flow	3.8 gpm	4.1 gpm
Implement Flow	6.3 gpm	7.6 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	10.1 gpm	11.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Open Center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	10.1 gpm	11.7 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm @ 2400 rpm
PTO Type	DT (4WD): Live-continuous running; HST (4WD): Live independent PTO with hydraulic clutch	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position Control
Hitch Lift Capacity	1998 lb	Not Published
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Optional
Category, 3-Point Hitch	SAE Category I	CAT I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1435 lb	2646 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	13.6-16	Not Applicable
R3 Turf - Front	25X8.50-14	Not Applicable
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural; R3 Turf; R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	15-19.5	43X16-20
R4 Industrial - Front	27X8.50-15	10-16.5
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	11.2-24 4PR
R1 Agricultural - Front	7.2-16	7-16 6PR

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 gal	9 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	94.3 in	101.4 in
Loader Breakout Force	Not Published	2696 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	Front Loader (LA526 - 2 Lever Quick Coupler (OPT))	696.9 gal: Quick-attach adapter included (loader interfaces with compatible attachments via quick-attach system).
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1144.4 lb	1634 lb

Clutch	DT (4WD): Dry type dual stage; HST (4WD): Not Applicable	Damper
No. of Speeds	DT (4WD): 8 forward, 8 reverse; HST (4WD): 3-range	Infinite / 3 Ranges
Transmission Type	DT (4WD): Gear shift with synchronized shuttle; HST (4WD): Hydrostatic transmission (3-range)	HST
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	DT (4WD): 13.2 mph; HST (4WD): 14.1 mph	15 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	DT (4WD): 13.2 mph; HST (4WD): 12.7 mph	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Not Published

Brakes	Mechanical, wet disc type	Wet Disc Brake, Mechanical
Steering	Integral type power steering	Power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	mComfort seat (mechanical suspension; adjustable headrest; foldable armrests)

Wheelbase	63.4 in	67.7 in
Overall Width	55.1 in	63.2 in
Ground Clearance	13.4 in	14.5 in
Height to Top of ROPS	91.7 in	94.4 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	108.5 in	119.3 in

Kubota L3902 vs Mahindra 2638: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kubota L3902 or the Mahindra 2638?: The Kubota L3902 leads on engine hp at 37.5 hp hp, compared to 37.4 hp hp for the Mahindra 2638.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota L3902 or the Mahindra 2638?: The Kubota L3902 leads on pto hp at 32.1 hp hp, compared to 31 hp hp for the Mahindra 2638.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota L3902 or the Mahindra 2638?: The Mahindra 2638 leads on loader lift at 1,634 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 Mahindra 2638?: The Mahindra 2638 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,646 lb lb, compared to 1,435 lb lb for the Kubota L3902.