Kubota LX3520 vs Kubota LX3520HSDC

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 Kubota LX3520HSDC leads 1 categories to 0 (7 tied). Machine pages: Kubota LX3520 and Kubota LX3520HSDC.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Kubota LX3520	Kubota LX3520HSDC
Engine HP (hp)	34.9 hp	34.9 hp
PTO HP (hp)	28.7 hp	28.7 hp
Weight (lb)	2,191 lb	▲ 2,624 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,100 lb	1,100 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,962 lb	1,962 lb
Lift Height (in)	87.6 in	87.6 in
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	9.5 gpm	9.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	17 mph	17 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Kubota LX3520Kubota LX3520HSDC

Engine HPhp

▲34.9 hp

PTO HPhp

▲28.7 hp

Weightlb

2,191 lb

▲2,624 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲1,100 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)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	KubotaLX3520	KubotaLX3520HSDC


Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	Kubota
Engine Model	V1505-CR-TE5-D40R5	V1505-CR-TE5-D40Q4
Engine Type	Turbocharged, direct injection, liquid-cooled diesel	Turbocharged, direct injection, liquid-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Displacement	91.4 in³	91.4 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2700 rpm	2700 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	34.9 hp	34.9 hp
PTO Power	28.7 hp	28.7 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Pressurized radiator	Pressurized radiator
Air Cleaner	6 in paper filter (with dual element)	6 in paper filter (with dual element)
Fuel System	Direct injection	Direct injection
Alternator	Not Published	Not Published

Pump Type	Dual pump	Dual pump
Implement Flow	5.4 gpm	5.4 gpm
Steering Flow	4.1 gpm	4.1 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	9.5 gpm	9.5 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	9.5 gpm	9.5 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	None	None
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Optional, up to 2	Optional, up to 2

Fuel Tank Capacity	8.5 gal	8.5 gal
Coolant Capacity	4.5 qt	5.7 qt
Crankcase Capacity	5.0 qt	5.0 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	5.5 gal	5.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	4.8 qt	4.8 qt

PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	2460 rpm	2460 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,535 lb	2,535 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,962 lb	1,962 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control valve	Position control valve

Transmission Type	HST (3 ranges)	HST (3 ranges)
No. of Speeds	HST (3 ranges)	HST (3 ranges)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	17.0 mph	17.0 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	13.0 mph	13.0 mph
Clutch	Not Applicable	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Standard	Standard

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Multi-plate wet disk	Multi-plate wet disk
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Deluxe suspension seat (high back, designed to absorb shock)	Deluxe suspension seat (high back, designed to absorb shock)
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	1,100 lb	1,100 lb

Overall Width	53.7 in	53.7 in
Wheelbase	66.7 in	66.7 in
Ground Clearance	8.9 in	8.9 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	7.5 ft (with brake applied)	7.5 ft (with brake applied)
Height to Top of ROPS	88.2 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	85.6 in
Overall Length	116.1 in (with 3-point hitch)	116.1 in (with 3-point hitch)

Tractor Weight (Base)	2,191 lb	2,624 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial, R14	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial, R14
R1 Agricultural - Front	180/85D12	180/85D12
R1 Agricultural - Rear	320/85D16	320/85D16
R3 Turf - Front	24x8.5-14	24x8.5-14
R3 Turf - Rear	13.6-16	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	23x8.5-14, 23x8.5-12 or 25x8.5-14	23x8.5-14, 23x8.5-12 or 25x8.5-14
R4 Industrial - Rear	12.4-16, 14-17.5 or 15-19.5	12.4-16, 14-17.5 or 15-19.5

Quick Attach Loader System	LA545: 2-lever quick coupler, standard; Swift-Tach, optional	LA545: 2-lever quick coupler, standard; Swift-Tach, optional
Loader Model	LA545	LA545
Loader Lift Height	87.6 in (at pivot pin)	87.6 in (at pivot pin)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,100 lb (at pivot pin)	1,100 lb (at pivot pin)
Loader Breakout Force	Not Published	Not Published

Warranty Length & Coverage	Residential: basic 24 months or 1,500 hours, powertrain 72 months or 2,000 hours; commercial: basic 24 months or 1,500 hours, powertrain 36 months or 2,000 hours	Residential: basic 24 months or 1,500 hours, powertrain 72 months or 2,000 hours; commercial: basic 24 months or 1,500 hours, powertrain 36 months or 2,000 hours

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Kubota LX3520 vs Kubota LX3520HSDC: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kubota LX3520 or the Kubota LX3520HSDC?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 34.9 hp hp for engine hp.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota LX3520 or the Kubota LX3520HSDC?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 28.7 hp hp for pto hp.
Which is heavier, the Kubota LX3520 or the Kubota LX3520HSDC?: The Kubota LX3520HSDC leads on weight at 2,624 lb lb, compared to 2,191 lb lb for the Kubota LX3520.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota LX3520 or the Kubota LX3520HSDC?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 1,100 lb lb for loader lift.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota LX3520 or the Kubota LX3520HSDC?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 1,962 lb lb for 3-pt lift (24 in).

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Category Verdict

Spec	Kubota LX3520	Kubota LX3520HSDC
Engine HP (hp)	34.9 hp	34.9 hp
PTO HP (hp)	28.7 hp	28.7 hp
Weight (lb)	2,191 lb	▲ 2,624 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,100 lb	1,100 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,962 lb	1,962 lb
Lift Height (in)	87.6 in	87.6 in
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	9.5 gpm	9.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	17 mph	17 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Kubota LX3520Kubota LX3520HSDC

Engine HPhp

▲34.9 hp

PTO HPhp

▲28.7 hp

Weightlb

2,191 lb

▲2,624 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲1,100 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)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	KubotaLX3520	KubotaLX3520HSDC


Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	Kubota
Engine Model	V1505-CR-TE5-D40R5	V1505-CR-TE5-D40Q4
Engine Type	Turbocharged, direct injection, liquid-cooled diesel	Turbocharged, direct injection, liquid-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Displacement	91.4 in³	91.4 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2700 rpm	2700 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	34.9 hp	34.9 hp
PTO Power	28.7 hp	28.7 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Pressurized radiator	Pressurized radiator
Air Cleaner	6 in paper filter (with dual element)	6 in paper filter (with dual element)
Fuel System	Direct injection	Direct injection
Alternator	Not Published	Not Published

Pump Type	Dual pump	Dual pump
Implement Flow	5.4 gpm	5.4 gpm
Steering Flow	4.1 gpm	4.1 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	9.5 gpm	9.5 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	9.5 gpm	9.5 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	None	None
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Optional, up to 2	Optional, up to 2

Fuel Tank Capacity	8.5 gal	8.5 gal
Coolant Capacity	4.5 qt	5.7 qt
Crankcase Capacity	5.0 qt	5.0 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	5.5 gal	5.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	4.8 qt	4.8 qt

PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	2460 rpm	2460 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,535 lb	2,535 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,962 lb	1,962 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control valve	Position control valve

Transmission Type	HST (3 ranges)	HST (3 ranges)
No. of Speeds	HST (3 ranges)	HST (3 ranges)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	17.0 mph	17.0 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	13.0 mph	13.0 mph
Clutch	Not Applicable	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Standard	Standard

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Multi-plate wet disk	Multi-plate wet disk
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Deluxe suspension seat (high back, designed to absorb shock)	Deluxe suspension seat (high back, designed to absorb shock)
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	1,100 lb	1,100 lb

Overall Width	53.7 in	53.7 in
Wheelbase	66.7 in	66.7 in
Ground Clearance	8.9 in	8.9 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	7.5 ft (with brake applied)	7.5 ft (with brake applied)
Height to Top of ROPS	88.2 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	85.6 in
Overall Length	116.1 in (with 3-point hitch)	116.1 in (with 3-point hitch)

Tractor Weight (Base)	2,191 lb	2,624 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial, R14	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial, R14
R1 Agricultural - Front	180/85D12	180/85D12
R1 Agricultural - Rear	320/85D16	320/85D16
R3 Turf - Front	24x8.5-14	24x8.5-14
R3 Turf - Rear	13.6-16	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	23x8.5-14, 23x8.5-12 or 25x8.5-14	23x8.5-14, 23x8.5-12 or 25x8.5-14
R4 Industrial - Rear	12.4-16, 14-17.5 or 15-19.5	12.4-16, 14-17.5 or 15-19.5

Quick Attach Loader System	LA545: 2-lever quick coupler, standard; Swift-Tach, optional	LA545: 2-lever quick coupler, standard; Swift-Tach, optional
Loader Model	LA545	LA545
Loader Lift Height	87.6 in (at pivot pin)	87.6 in (at pivot pin)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,100 lb (at pivot pin)	1,100 lb (at pivot pin)
Loader Breakout Force	Not Published	Not Published

Warranty Length & Coverage	Residential: basic 24 months or 1,500 hours, powertrain 72 months or 2,000 hours; commercial: basic 24 months or 1,500 hours, powertrain 36 months or 2,000 hours	Residential: basic 24 months or 1,500 hours, powertrain 72 months or 2,000 hours; commercial: basic 24 months or 1,500 hours, powertrain 36 months or 2,000 hours

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Kubota LX3520 vs Kubota LX3520HSDC: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kubota LX3520 or the Kubota LX3520HSDC?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 34.9 hp hp for engine hp.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota LX3520 or the Kubota LX3520HSDC?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 28.7 hp hp for pto hp.

Which is heavier, the Kubota LX3520 or the Kubota LX3520HSDC?

The Kubota LX3520HSDC leads on weight at 2,624 lb lb, compared to 2,191 lb lb for the Kubota LX3520.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota LX3520 or the Kubota LX3520HSDC?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 1,100 lb lb for loader lift.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota LX3520 or the Kubota LX3520HSDC?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 1,962 lb lb for 3-pt lift (24 in).

Kubota LX3520 vs Kubota LX3520HSDC

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