Tractor Comparison
Kubota LX3520 vs John Deere 3033R
The LX3520 has 4.4 hp more PTO horsepower (28.7 vs 24.3). The 3033R has 238 lb more lift 24 in behind the lift points (2,200 vs 1,962).
Side by side
LX3520 vs 3033R Specs
Kubota LX3520
John Deere 3033R
| Spec | Kubota LX3520 | John Deere 3033R |
|---|---|---|
| Engine HP | Kubota LX352034.9 hp [1] | John Deere 3033R32 hp [1] |
| PTO HP | Kubota LX352028.7 hp [1] | John Deere 3033R24.3 hp [2] |
| Transmission | Kubota LX3520HST (3 ranges) [1] | John Deere 3033ReHydro hydrostatic; PowrReverser 12F/12R option [1] |
| Drive | Kubota LX35204WD [1] | John Deere 3033R4WD [1] |
| 3-point hitch | Kubota LX3520Category 1 [1] | John Deere 3033RCategory 1 [2] |
| Lift at the lift points | Kubota LX35202,535 lb [1] | John Deere 3033RNot published |
| Lift 24 in behind the lift points | Kubota LX35201,962 lb [1] | John Deere 3033R2,200 lb [2] |
| Rear PTO | Kubota LX3520540 rpm [1] | John Deere 3033R540 rpm [1] |
| Mid PTO | Kubota LX35202,460 rpm [1] | John Deere 3033R2,100 rpm [1] |
| Total hydraulic flow | Kubota LX35209.5 gpm [1] | John Deere 3033R15.3 gpm [2] |
| Implement (main) flow | Kubota LX3520Not published | John Deere 3033R9.1 gpm [2] |
| Steering flow | Kubota LX3520Not published | John Deere 3033R6.2 gpm [2] |
| Weight | Kubota LX35202,191 lb [1] | John Deere 3033R2,900 lb [2] |
| Rear tread | Kubota LX3520Not published | John Deere 3033R41 in [1] |
| Loader | Kubota LX3520LA545 [2] | John Deere 3033R300R [3] |
| Loader lift at the pivot pins | Kubota LX35201,100 lb [2] | John Deere 3033R1,360 lb [3] |
| Loader coupler | Kubota LX35202-lever quick coupler standard [2] | John Deere 3033RNot published |
| Fuel tank | Kubota LX35208.5 gal [1] | John Deere 3033RNot published |
| Starting price (MSRP) | Kubota LX3520$29,879 | John Deere 3033RNot listed by John Deere |
- The LX3520 has 4.4 hp more PTO horsepower (28.7 vs 24.3).
- The 3033R has 238 lb more lift 24 in behind the lift points (2,200 vs 1,962).
- The 3033R has 709 lb more weight (2,900 vs 2,191).
- The 3033R has 260 lb more loader lift at the pivot pins (1,360 vs 1,100).
What fits each
Implements That Fit the LX3520 and 3033R
How many of the implements on this site fit each tractor by the makers’ ratings, and the widths that fit.
| Implement | Kubota LX3520 | John Deere 3033R |
|---|---|---|
| Rotary Cutters | Kubota LX352010 of 14 44, 48, 60, 68 and 72 in | John Deere 3033R8 of 14 44, 48, 60, 68 and 72 in |
| Box Blades | Kubota LX35205 of 9 48, 60 and 72 in | John Deere 3033R5 of 9 48, 60 and 72 in |
| Rear Blades | Kubota LX35203 of 8 72 in | John Deere 3033R3 of 8 72 in |
| Landscape Rakes | Kubota LX35202 of 7 72 in | John Deere 3033R2 of 7 72 in |
| Post Hole Diggers | Kubota LX35203 of 7 | John Deere 3033R4 of 7 |
| Rotary Tillers | Kubota LX35208 of 10 47, 48, 50, 59, 60, 66 and 72 in | John Deere 3033R7 of 10 47, 48, 50, 59, 60, 66 and 72 in |
| Grapples | Kubota LX35200 of 10 48, 55 and 60 in | John Deere 3033R0 of 10 48, 55 and 60 in |
| Pallet Forks | Kubota LX35200 of 7 46, 47 and 49 in | John Deere 3033R0 of 7 |
| Hay Rakes | Kubota LX35202 of 5 98 and 100 in | John Deere 3033R2 of 5 98 and 100 in |
| Disc and Drum Mowers | Kubota LX35202 of 4 53 in | John Deere 3033R2 of 4 53 in |
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Questions
LX3520 vs 3033R: Common Questions
Which lifts more with the 3-point hitch, the LX3520 or the 3033R?
The John Deere 3033R: 2,200 vs 1,962 lb at 24 in, per Kubota and John Deere.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the LX3520 or the 3033R?
The Kubota LX3520: 28.7 vs 24.3 PTO hp, per Kubota and John Deere.
Which is heavier, the LX3520 or the 3033R?
The John Deere 3033R: 2,900 vs 2,191 lb, per Kubota and John Deere.
Which has the stronger loader, the LX3520 or the 3033R?
The John Deere 3033R: 1,360 vs 1,100 lb at the pivot pins, per Kubota and John Deere.
Sources for the LX3520 and 3033R Specs
Kubota LX3520
- Kubota LX20 Series spec sheet (PDF), Kubota Tractor Corp., checked 2026-10-05
- Kubota LX20 Series brochure (PDF), Kubota Tractor Corp., checked 2026-10-05
- Kubota LX Series page, kubotausa.com, Kubota Tractor Corp., checked 2026-10-05
Where the maker’s own documents disagree
- Substituted: LX3310 is no longer on Kubota's current US lineup and no LX33xx model exists in the LX20 Series; LX3520 (34.9 gross HP) is the nearest current LX model and is used as its successor.
- kubotausa.com LX3520 spec list shows '3-Point Hitch Capacity 24in behind 2535'; spec sheet and brochure give 2535 at lift point and 1962 at 24 in. (brochure text: 'highest 3-point lift capacity of 1,962 lbs'). Used spec sheet.
- kubotausa.com LX3520 'Loader Lift Capacity' shows 1067 (pivot pin max ht); brochure gives LA545 = 1100 lb (used brochure).
- kubotausa.com lists LX3520 PTO as rear 540 only; spec sheet shows mid 2460 rpm for standard models.
- Spec sheet values are for LX3520HSD; LX3520DTN (narrow gear) differs (9.1 gpm, 2348/1819 lb, no loader).
- LX20 spec sheet tables use merged cells; column assignment checked by x-position of each value.
John Deere 3033R
- deere.com 3033R product page, Specifications section (data from www.deere.com/service/data/specifications/1368LV/356308), Deere & Company, checked 2026-10-05
- John Deere 3 Series Compact Utility Tractors brochure (PDF, 7622984 (25-04)), Deere & Company, checked 2026-10-05
- deere.com 300R loader product page, Specifications section (data from www.deere.com/service/data/specifications/1370P/356308), Deere & Company, checked 2026-10-05
Where the maker’s own documents disagree
- Transmission: deere.com and brochure body text show eHydro standard with PowrReverser optional (3033R only); brochure spec table instead lists PowrReverser 12F/12R standard and Hydrostatic-3 Range optional.
- Engine hp: deere.com 32 hp (SAE J1995) vs brochure 32.2 hp.
- Loader: 300R page lists 3033R and 1360 lb at pivot full height; brochure spec table gives 1598 lb at pivot for 3R models (brochure also offers 320R loader; 320R page shows 1393 lb tested on a 4105).
- Brochure footer copyright 2023, code 7622984 (25-04).
Header photo: Kubota L2501 by MarcelX42, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.