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Read articles →A Kubota dealership salesperson runs a structured six-category comparison, engine noise, transmission ranges, hydraulics, cruise control, bucket attachment systems, and seats, plus a bonus look at hood access. He physically operates both machines on camera and gives specific, observable critiques of the John Deere 2032R's loader smoothness, pin-style quick-attach, and one-piece seat. Best for shoppers actively deciding between these two models who want a hands-on walkthrough, though the pro-Kubota lean is upfront and real.
The presenter discloses at the outset that he works at a Kubota dealership and sells these tractors new, so the comparison is openly Kubota-favoring.
The LX3520 is smooth enough to talk normally at idle and higher RPMs. The 2032R is noticeably louder at idle and piercing at higher RPM, to the point of needing earplugs.
The Kubota LX3520 has three ranges, high, medium, and low. The John Deere 2032R only has high and low, with no medium range.
The 2032R loader is described as clunky and herky jerky, especially on the dump or curl up function, with a hard-to-find middle valve position.
The LX3520 has a two-piece adjustable seat with recline and good drainage. The 2032R has a one-piece seat with no recline or lumbar adjustment that tends to hold water.
| Kubota LX3520 | John Deere 2032R | |
|---|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 28.7 hp | 24.2 hp |
| Loader lift capacity | Not Published | 220R: 1,949 lbf (at pivot pin) |
| 3-point lift capacity | 2,535 lb | 1,433 lb |
| Hydraulic flow | 5.4 gpm | 5.3 gpm |
