The Kubota L3540 tractor engine horsepower found is 37 hp. PTO horsepower found is 28 hp.
Engine HP37 hp
PTO HP28 hp
Power / weight10.9 hp per 1,000 lb
Kubota L3540 Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
37 hp
PTO horsepower
28 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,700 rpm
Engine displacement
109.8 cu in (1.8 L)
Engine cylinders
3 cylinders
Engine
Kubota diesel 3-cylinder
Operating weight
3,395 lb (1,540 kg)
PTO-to-engine ratio
75.7% of engine horsepower
Power-to-weight
10.9 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class
mid-size compact tractor horsepower
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
37 hp
Average
32 hp
Low
16 hp
High
60 hp
PTO horsepower benchmark
This model
28 hp
Average
25 hp
Low
12 hp
High
50 hp
Operating weight benchmark
This model
3,395 lb
Average
2,500 lb
Low
1,300 lb
High
4,500 lb
Power-to-weight benchmark
This model
10.9 hp/1k lb
Average
14 hp/1k lb
Low
8 hp/1k lb
High
25 hp/1k lb
Benchmarks are general reference ranges for compact tractors.
Kubota L3540 Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Kubota L3540 tractor engine horsepower found is 37 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO.
PTO horsepower
The PTO horsepower found for the Kubota L3540 is 28 hp. PTO horsepower is the more useful figure when sizing PTO-driven implements.
Horsepower class
The Kubota L3540 is listed as mid-size compact tractor horsepower based on the engine horsepower found.
Rated engine RPM
The rated engine speed found for the Kubota L3540 is 2,700 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating.
Engine specs found
Engine specs found for the Kubota L3540 include Kubota diesel 3-cylinder, 109.8 cu in (1.8 L) displacement, and 3 cylinders.
Operating weight
The operating weight found for the Kubota L3540 is 3,395 lb (1,540 kg). Weight matters because the same horsepower feels different in a light mower than in a heavy tractor.
PTO-to-engine horsepower ratio
The PTO-to-engine horsepower ratio for the Kubota L3540 is 75.7% of engine horsepower based on the figures found.
Power-to-weight
The calculated power-to-weight figure for the Kubota L3540 is 10.9 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note
The practical split on the Kubota L3540 is engine power at 37 hp and PTO power at 28 hp.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Check the operator manual, service manual and official kubotausa.com website for official horsepower, PTO horsepower, engine RPM, torque and operating-weight specifications before buying implements or servicing the machine.
