Which has more horsepower, the Kubota L4060 or the Kubota LX4020?

The Kubota L4060 leads on engine hp at 42 hp hp, compared to 39.8 hp hp for the Kubota LX4020.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota L4060 or the Kubota LX4020?

The Kubota L4060 leads on pto hp at 34 hp hp, compared to 32.6 hp hp for the Kubota LX4020.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota L4060 or the Kubota LX4020?

The Kubota L4060 leads on loader lift at 1,715 lb lb, compared to 1,100 lb lb for the Kubota LX4020.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota L4060 or the Kubota LX4020?

The Kubota L4060 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,756 lb lb, compared to 1,962 lb lb for the Kubota LX4020.

Kubota L4060 vs Kubota LX4020

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 6 categories to 1. Machine pages: Kubota L4060 and Kubota LX4020.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Kubota L4060	Kubota LX4020
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 42 hp	39.8 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 34 hp	32.6 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 1,715 lb	1,100 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,756 lb	1,962 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 104.7 in	87.6 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,549 lbf	—
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 14.7 gpm	9.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	16 mph	▲ 17 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Kubota L4060Kubota LX4020

Engine HPhp

▲42 hp

39.8 hp

PTO HPhp

▲34 hp

32.6 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

▲1,715 lb

1,100 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,756 lb

1,962 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	KubotaLX4020


PTO Power	34 hp	32.6 hp
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Dry paper, dual element	6 inch paper filter (with dual element)
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-cycle multi valve, diesel, Naturally Aspirated	Direct injection, vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle, diesel, turbocharged
Fuel System	Electronic CRS (Common Rail System)	Not Published
Displacement	148.5 in³	91.4 in³
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Rated Engine Speed	2700 rpm	2700 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Pressurized radiator
Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	Kubota
Engine Power (Gross)	42 hp	39.8 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	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.	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	Dual pump
Steering Flow	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 4.9 gpm; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 4.7 gpm	Not Published
Implement Flow	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 9.8 gpm; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 9.4 gpm	Not Published
Total Hydraulic Flow	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 14.7 gpm; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 14.1 gpm	9.5 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
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	9.5 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Optional, up to 3 (double-acting valve or float detent valve options, any position)	Not Published
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	540 rpm
PTO Type	Live independent (hydraulic clutch)	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control valve
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,858 lb	2535 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional	2460 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	SAE Category 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,756 lb	1962 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	41X18LL-16.1	Option 1: 13.6-16; Option 2: 16.6-16
R3 Turf - Front	27X10.50LL-15	24X8.50-14
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural; R3 Turf; R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf
R4 Industrial - Rear	4.6 gal-24	Not Applicable
R4 Industrial - Front	10-16.5	Not Applicable
R1 Agricultural - Rear	14.9-24	320/85D16
R1 Agricultural - Front	8.3-16	180/85D12

Coolant Capacity	7.9 qt	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	8.7 qt	5.0 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 gal	8.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	11.4 gal	5.5 gal

Loader Lift Height	104.7 in	87.6 in
Loader Breakout Force	2549 lb (11341 N)	Not Published
Quick Attach Loader System	Mechanical 2-Lever Quick Coupler (standard); Hydraulic 2-Lever Quick Coupler (optional); Single Lever Hose Quick Coupler (optional)	Front Loader (LA545 - 2 Lever Quick Coupler (STD); Swift-tach (OPT))
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1715 lb	1100 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 transmission
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 16.0 mph; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 16.8 mph	17.0 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 15.2 mph; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 15.1 mph	13.0 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock, standard	Differential lock standard

Brakes	Wet disc type, mechanically activated	Multi-plate wet disk
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	Seat Type: Deluxe; Seat Suspension: Adjustable

Wheelbase	74.6 in	66.7 in
Overall Width	66.5 in	53.7 in
Ground Clearance	15.9 in	8.9 in
Height to Top of ROPS	DT (4WD), GST (4WD), HST (4WD): 97.6 in; HSTC (4WD, CAB): Not Applicable	88.2 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	DT (4WD), GST (4WD), HST (4WD): Not Applicable; HSTC (4WD, CAB): 91.1 in	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	DT (4WD), GST (4WD), HST (4WD): 91.1 in; HSTC (4WD, CAB): Not Applicable	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	8.9 ft (2.7 m)	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	129.5 in	Not Published

Kubota L4060 vs Kubota LX4020: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kubota L4060 or the Kubota LX4020?: The Kubota L4060 leads on engine hp at 42 hp hp, compared to 39.8 hp hp for the Kubota LX4020.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota L4060 or the Kubota LX4020?: The Kubota L4060 leads on pto hp at 34 hp hp, compared to 32.6 hp hp for the Kubota LX4020.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota L4060 or the Kubota LX4020?: The Kubota L4060 leads on loader lift at 1,715 lb lb, compared to 1,100 lb lb for the Kubota LX4020.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota L4060 or the Kubota LX4020?: The Kubota L4060 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,756 lb lb, compared to 1,962 lb lb for the Kubota LX4020.