Which has more horsepower, the Kubota L4060LE or the Yanmar YM342?

The Kubota L4060LE leads on engine hp at 42 hp hp, compared to 41.4 hp hp for the Yanmar YM342.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota L4060LE or the Yanmar YM342?

The Kubota L4060LE leads on pto hp at 32.5 hp hp, compared to 31 hp hp for the Yanmar YM342.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota L4060LE or the Yanmar YM342?

The Yanmar YM342 leads on loader lift at 2,500 lb lb, compared to 1,715 lb lb for the Kubota L4060LE.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota L4060LE or the Yanmar YM342?

The Kubota L4060LE leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,760 lb lb, compared to 2,750 lb lb for the Yanmar YM342.

Kubota L4060LE vs Yanmar YM342

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, the Yanmar YM342 leads 5 categories to 3. Machine pages: Kubota L4060LE and Yanmar YM342.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Kubota L4060LE	Yanmar YM342
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 42 hp	41.4 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 32.5 hp	31 hp
Weight (lb)	—	5,129 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,715 lb	▲ 2,500 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,760 lb	2,750 lb
Lift Height (in)	104.7 in	▲ 113 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,549 lbf	▲ 3,047 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	14.1 gpm	▲ 14.6 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	16.8 mph	▲ 17.7 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Kubota L4060LEYanmar YM342

Engine HPhp

▲42 hp

41.4 hp

PTO HPhp

▲32.5 hp

31 hp

Weightlb

—

5,129 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,715 lb

▲2,500 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,760 lb

2,750 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	KubotaL4060LE	YanmarYM342


PTO Power	32.5 hp	31 hp
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Dry paper, dual element	Dual air cleaner element
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-cycle multi valve, diesel, Naturally Aspirated	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled diesel
Fuel System	Electronic CRS (Common Rail System)	Not Published
Displacement	148.5 in³	133.6 in³
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	YANMAR
Engine Power (Gross)	42 hp	41.4 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	5,129 lb
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.	10-year limited powertrain warranty or 3,000 hours (whichever comes first)

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering Flow	4.7 gpm	5.3 gpm
Implement Flow	9.4 gpm	9.3 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	14.1 gpm	14.6 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	14.1 gpm	14.6 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Optional, up to 3	2
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	1

PTO Rear	1 speed: 540 rpm	540/540E rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position control	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	3,190 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I & II
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,760 lb	2,750 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	44 x 18 - 20.0
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	27.0 - 10.5
Tire Size & Options	Agricultural, Turf or Industrial tires (options)	R1 Agricultural; R3 Turf; R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	4.6 gal - 24.0
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	10.0 - 16.5
R1 Agricultural - Rear	12.4-24	14.9 - 24.0
R1 Agricultural - Front	7.0-16	8.0 - 16.0

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 gal	13.2 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	104.7 in	113 in
Loader Breakout Force	2549 lb (11341 N)	3,047 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	LA805: Mechanical 2-Lever Quick Coupler (standard); Hydraulic 2-Lever Quick Coupler (optional); Single Lever Hose Quick Coupler (optional)	YL605: Skid steer quick attach
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1715 lb	2,500 lb (pivot pin)

Clutch	N/A	Dry single
No. of Speeds	3 ranges	8F/8R
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic (HST Plus)	Synchronized shuttle shift
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	16.8 mph	17.7 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	15.1 mph	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Not Published

Brakes	Wet disc type	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic 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	Suspension seat

Wheelbase	74.6 in	74.8 in
Overall Width	66.5 in	70.9 in (with R4 tires)
Ground Clearance	14.2 in	15.5 in
Height to Top of ROPS	HST-LE (4WD, ROPS): 97.6 in; HSTC-LE (4WD, CAB): Not Applicable	98 in (with R4 tires)
Height to Top of Cab Model	HST-LE (4WD, ROPS): Not Applicable; HSTC-LE (4WD, CAB): Not Published	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	HST-LE (4WD, ROPS): 91.1 in; HSTC-LE (4WD, CAB): Not Applicable	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	8.9 ft (2.7 m)	11.5 ft (3.5 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	Not Published	133.6 in (with 3PH and R4 tires)

Kubota L4060LE vs Yanmar YM342: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kubota L4060LE or the Yanmar YM342?: The Kubota L4060LE leads on engine hp at 42 hp hp, compared to 41.4 hp hp for the Yanmar YM342.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota L4060LE or the Yanmar YM342?: The Kubota L4060LE leads on pto hp at 32.5 hp hp, compared to 31 hp hp for the Yanmar YM342.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota L4060LE or the Yanmar YM342?: The Yanmar YM342 leads on loader lift at 2,500 lb lb, compared to 1,715 lb lb for the Kubota L4060LE.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota L4060LE or the Yanmar YM342?: The Kubota L4060LE leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,760 lb lb, compared to 2,750 lb lb for the Yanmar YM342.