Kubota LX4020 vs Kubota LX4020HSDC

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: 1 categories to the Kubota LX4020, 1 to the Kubota LX4020HSDC, 6 tied. Machine pages: Kubota LX4020 and Kubota LX4020HSDC.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Kubota LX4020	Kubota LX4020HSDC
Engine HP (hp)	39.8 hp	39.8 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 32.6 hp	31.2 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 LX4020Kubota LX4020HSDC

Engine HPhp

▲39.8 hp

PTO HPhp

▲32.6 hp

31.2 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	KubotaLX4020	KubotaLX4020HSDC


Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	Kubota
Engine Model	V1505-CR-TE5-D40R4	V1505-CR-TE5-D40Q3
Engine Type	Direct injection, vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle, diesel, turbocharged	Direct injection, vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle, diesel, turbocharged
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Displacement	91.4 in³	91.4 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2700 rpm	2700 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	39.8 hp	39.8 hp
PTO Power	32.6 hp	31.2 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	0	0
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	2535 lb	2535 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1962 lb	1962 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control valve	Position control valve

Transmission Type	Hydrostatic transmission	Hydrostatic transmission
No. of Speeds	3 ranges	3 ranges
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	17.0 mph	17.0 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	13.0 mph	13.0 mph
Clutch	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock standard	Differential lock 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	Seat Type: Deluxe; Seat Suspension: Adjustable	Seat Type: Deluxe; Seat Suspension: Adjustable
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	1100 lb	1100 lb

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	116.1 in	116.1 in
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	85.6 in	85.6 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	2191 lb	2624 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	24X8.50-14	24X8.50-14
R3 Turf - Rear	13.6-16	13.6-16
R4 Industrial - Front	23x8.5-12 or 25x8.5-14	23x8.5-12 or 25x8.5-14
R4 Industrial - Rear	14-17.5 or 15-19.5	14-17.5 or 15-19.5

Quick Attach Loader System	Front Loader (LA545 - 2 Lever Quick Coupler (STD); Swift-tach (OPT))	Front Loader (LA545 - 2 Lever Quick Coupler (STD); Swift-tach (OPT))
Loader Model	LA545	LA545
Loader Lift Height	87.6 in	87.6 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1100 lb	1100 lb
Loader Breakout Force	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.

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Kubota LX4020 vs Kubota LX4020HSDC: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kubota LX4020 or the Kubota LX4020HSDC?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 39.8 hp hp for engine hp.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota LX4020 or the Kubota LX4020HSDC?: The Kubota LX4020 leads on pto hp at 32.6 hp hp, compared to 31.2 hp hp for the Kubota LX4020HSDC.
Which is heavier, the Kubota LX4020 or the Kubota LX4020HSDC?: The Kubota LX4020HSDC leads on weight at 2,624 lb lb, compared to 2,191 lb lb for the Kubota LX4020.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota LX4020 or the Kubota LX4020HSDC?: 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 LX4020 or the Kubota LX4020HSDC?: 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 LX4020	Kubota LX4020HSDC
Engine HP (hp)	39.8 hp	39.8 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 32.6 hp	31.2 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 LX4020Kubota LX4020HSDC

Engine HPhp

▲39.8 hp

PTO HPhp

▲32.6 hp

31.2 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	KubotaLX4020	KubotaLX4020HSDC


Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	Kubota
Engine Model	V1505-CR-TE5-D40R4	V1505-CR-TE5-D40Q3
Engine Type	Direct injection, vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle, diesel, turbocharged	Direct injection, vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle, diesel, turbocharged
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Displacement	91.4 in³	91.4 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2700 rpm	2700 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	39.8 hp	39.8 hp
PTO Power	32.6 hp	31.2 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	0	0
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	2535 lb	2535 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1962 lb	1962 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control valve	Position control valve

Transmission Type	Hydrostatic transmission	Hydrostatic transmission
No. of Speeds	3 ranges	3 ranges
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	17.0 mph	17.0 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	13.0 mph	13.0 mph
Clutch	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock standard	Differential lock 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	Seat Type: Deluxe; Seat Suspension: Adjustable	Seat Type: Deluxe; Seat Suspension: Adjustable
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	1100 lb	1100 lb

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	116.1 in	116.1 in
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	85.6 in	85.6 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	2191 lb	2624 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	24X8.50-14	24X8.50-14
R3 Turf - Rear	13.6-16	13.6-16
R4 Industrial - Front	23x8.5-12 or 25x8.5-14	23x8.5-12 or 25x8.5-14
R4 Industrial - Rear	14-17.5 or 15-19.5	14-17.5 or 15-19.5

Quick Attach Loader System	Front Loader (LA545 - 2 Lever Quick Coupler (STD); Swift-tach (OPT))	Front Loader (LA545 - 2 Lever Quick Coupler (STD); Swift-tach (OPT))
Loader Model	LA545	LA545
Loader Lift Height	87.6 in	87.6 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1100 lb	1100 lb
Loader Breakout Force	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.

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Kubota LX4020 vs Kubota LX4020HSDC: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kubota LX4020 or the Kubota LX4020HSDC?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 39.8 hp hp for engine hp.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota LX4020 or the Kubota LX4020HSDC?

The Kubota LX4020 leads on pto hp at 32.6 hp hp, compared to 31.2 hp hp for the Kubota LX4020HSDC.

Which is heavier, the Kubota LX4020 or the Kubota LX4020HSDC?

The Kubota LX4020HSDC leads on weight at 2,624 lb lb, compared to 2,191 lb lb for the Kubota LX4020.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota LX4020 or the Kubota LX4020HSDC?

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 LX4020 or the Kubota LX4020HSDC?

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

Kubota LX4020 vs Kubota LX4020HSDC

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