Head to head · Utility

Kubota L3540 vs Kubota L3560

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KubotaModel A

Kubota L3540

Utility

power
37 hp
displacement
111 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full L3540 specs
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KubotaModel B

Kubota L3560

Utility

power
35 hp
displacement
111 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full L3560 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ L3540 higher · +2 hp (+6%)
L354037 hp
L356035 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

L3540 is in the 30th percentile; L3560 is in the 28th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
L3540111 ci
L3560111 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

L3540 is in the 26th percentile; L3560 is in the 26th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
L35403
L35603
Median Utility Tractor4

L3540 is in the 23rd percentile; L3560 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ L3560 higher · +253 lb (+7%)
L35403,395 lb
L35603,648 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

L3540 is in the 28th percentile; L3560 is in the 31st · 5,107 models

L3540 (A)L3560 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota L3540Kubota L3560Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelL3540L3560—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota L3540Kubota L3560Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelD1803-M-E2D1803-CR-E4—
Power Output37hp35hp▲ L3540+2 hp · +6%
Rated RPM2,700RPM2,700RPMSame
Cylinders33Same
Displacement111ci111ciSame
Bore3.4in3.4inSame
Stroke4in4inSame

Transmission

SpecKubota L3540Kubota L3560Difference
TypeHydrostaticHydrostaticSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota L3540Kubota L3560Difference
Length115in115inSame
Width59.8in59.8inSame
Height90.7in97.2in▲ L3560+6.5 in · +7%
Operating Weight3,395lb3,648lb▲ L3560+253 lb · +7%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota L3540Kubota L3560Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen CenterSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecKubota L3540Kubota L3560Difference
TypeSemi-independent (Middle PTO) / Independent (Rear PTO)Optional Transmission or Live PTO, Independent—
Speed 12,000rpm540rpm▲ L3540+1,460 rpm · +270%
Speed 2540rpm2,000rpm▲ L3560+1,460 rpm · +270%

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota L3540Kubota L3560Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryCategory 1I—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity3,749lb3,749lbSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota L3540Kubota L3560Difference
Chassis Type4WD MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeWet discWet discSame

Electrical

SpecKubota L3540Kubota L3560Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecKubota L3540Kubota L3560Difference
Coolant2gal2galSame

Operator Station

SpecKubota L3540Kubota L3560Difference
TypeOpen operator station with two-post ROPSOpen with ROPS or Cab (with air-conditioning as an option)—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 30th percentile (37 hp)B · 28th percentile (35 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 26th percentile (111 ci)B · 26th percentile (111 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 28th percentile (3,395 lb)B · 31st percentile (3,648 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 20th percentile (115 in)B · 20th percentile (115 in)
A · L3540B · L3560Median Utility Tractor
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