Which has more horsepower, the Kubota L4060 or the Kubota L4060LE?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 42 hp hp for engine hp.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota L4060 or the Kubota L4060LE?

The Kubota L4060 leads on pto hp at 34 hp hp, compared to 32.5 hp hp for the Kubota L4060LE.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota L4060 or the Kubota L4060LE?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 1,715 lb lb for loader lift.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota L4060 or the Kubota L4060LE?

The Kubota L4060LE leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,760 lb lb, compared to 2,756 lb lb for the Kubota L4060.

Kubota L4060 vs Kubota L4060LE

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, this matchup is a dead heat: 2 categories to the Kubota L4060, 2 to the Kubota L4060LE, 4 tied. Machine pages: Kubota L4060 and Kubota L4060LE.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Kubota L4060	Kubota L4060LE
Engine HP (hp)	42 hp	42 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 34 hp	32.5 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	1,715 lb	1,715 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,756 lb	▲ 2,760 lb
Lift Height (in)	104.7 in	104.7 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,549 lbf	2,549 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 14.7 gpm	14.1 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	16 mph	▲ 16.8 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Kubota L4060Kubota L4060LE

Engine HPhp

▲42 hp

PTO HPhp

▲34 hp

32.5 hp

Weightlb

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Loader Liftlb

▲1,715 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,756 lb

▲2,760 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	KubotaL4060	KubotaL4060LE


PTO Power	34 hp	32.5 hp
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dry paper, dual element	Dry paper, dual element
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-cycle multi valve, diesel, Naturally Aspirated	Liquid-cooled, 4-cycle multi valve, diesel, Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System	Electronic CRS (Common Rail System)	Electronic CRS (Common Rail System)
Displacement	148.5 in³	148.5 in³
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Rated Engine Speed	2700 rpm	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	Kubota
Engine Power (Gross)	42 hp	42 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4

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

PTO Rear	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 540 rpm @ 2550 engine rpm; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 540 rpm @ 2476 engine rpm	1 speed: 540 rpm
PTO Type	Live independent (hydraulic clutch)	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,858 lb	Not Published
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional	Optional
Category, 3-Point Hitch	SAE Category 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,756 lb	2,760 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	41X18LL-16.1	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	27X10.50LL-15	Not Published
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural; R3 Turf; R4 Industrial	Agricultural, Turf or Industrial tires (options)
R4 Industrial - Rear	4.6 gal-24	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	10-16.5	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	14.9-24	12.4-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	8.3-16	7.0-16

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

Loader Lift Height	104.7 in	104.7 in
Loader Breakout Force	2549 lb (11341 N)	2549 lb (11341 N)
Quick Attach Loader System	Mechanical 2-Lever Quick Coupler (standard); Hydraulic 2-Lever Quick Coupler (optional); Single Lever Hose Quick Coupler (optional)	LA805: Mechanical 2-Lever Quick Coupler (standard); Hydraulic 2-Lever Quick Coupler (optional); Single Lever Hose Quick Coupler (optional)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1715 lb	1715 lb

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

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

Wheelbase	74.6 in	74.6 in
Overall Width	66.5 in	66.5 in
Ground Clearance	15.9 in	14.2 in
Height to Top of ROPS	DT (4WD), GST (4WD), HST (4WD): 97.6 in; HSTC (4WD, CAB): Not Applicable	HST-LE (4WD, ROPS): 97.6 in; HSTC-LE (4WD, CAB): Not Applicable
Height to Top of Cab Model	DT (4WD), GST (4WD), HST (4WD): Not Applicable; HSTC (4WD, CAB): 91.1 in	HST-LE (4WD, ROPS): Not Applicable; HSTC-LE (4WD, CAB): Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	DT (4WD), GST (4WD), HST (4WD): 91.1 in; HSTC (4WD, CAB): Not Applicable	HST-LE (4WD, ROPS): 91.1 in; HSTC-LE (4WD, CAB): Not Applicable
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	8.9 ft (2.7 m)	8.9 ft (2.7 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	129.5 in	Not Published

Kubota L4060 vs Kubota L4060LE: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kubota L4060 or the Kubota L4060LE?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 42 hp hp for engine hp.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota L4060 or the Kubota L4060LE?: The Kubota L4060 leads on pto hp at 34 hp hp, compared to 32.5 hp hp for the Kubota L4060LE.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota L4060 or the Kubota L4060LE?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 1,715 lb lb for loader lift.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota L4060 or the Kubota L4060LE?: The Kubota L4060LE leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,760 lb lb, compared to 2,756 lb lb for the Kubota L4060.