Allis Chalmers 616 Special vs Kubota F3990
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Allis Chalmers 616 Special: 39 HP versus 16 HP (+23 HP, +144%).
- The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1981 for the Allis Chalmers 616 Special.
- The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 288 kg for the Allis Chalmers 616 Special.
- The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Allis Chalmers 616 Special | Kubota F3990 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 39 HP |
| Production years | 1981–1983 | 2014–2024 |
| Fuel | Electric | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 2 | 4 |
| Weight | 288 kg | 778 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | — | 130 cm |
| Length | 168 cm | 251 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 60" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Allis Chalmers 616 Special or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Allis Chalmers 616 Special: 39 HP versus 16 HP (+23 HP, +144%).
Which is more recent, the Allis Chalmers 616 Special or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1981 for the Allis Chalmers 616 Special.
Which is heavier, the Allis Chalmers 616 Special or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 288 kg for the Allis Chalmers 616 Special.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Allis Chalmers 616 Special or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 42".

