Ariens lawn tractors S-16 vs Kubota F3680

Side-by-side specs comparison

Ariens lawn tractors S-16

Ariens lawn tractors S-16

16 HP · 1973–1975

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Kubota F3680

Kubota F3680

36 HP · 2006–2013

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Kubota F3680 is more powerful than the Ariens lawn tractors S-16: 36 HP versus 16 HP (+20 HP, +125%).
  • The Kubota F3680 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 1973 for the Ariens lawn tractors S-16.
  • The Kubota F3680 is heavier: 717 kg versus 337 kg for the Ariens lawn tractors S-16.
  • The Kubota F3680 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 42".

Full specs comparison

Ariens lawn tractors S-16Kubota F3680
Power16 HP36 HP
Production years1973–19752006–2013
FuelElectricDiesel
Cylinders14
Weight337 kg717 kg
Drive2WD4WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheelbase121 cm132 cm
Length188 cm240 cm
Mower deck42"60"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Ariens lawn tractors S-16 or the Kubota F3680?

The Kubota F3680 is more powerful than the Ariens lawn tractors S-16: 36 HP versus 16 HP (+20 HP, +125%).

Which is more recent, the Ariens lawn tractors S-16 or the Kubota F3680?

The Kubota F3680 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 1973 for the Ariens lawn tractors S-16.

Which is heavier, the Ariens lawn tractors S-16 or the Kubota F3680?

The Kubota F3680 is heavier: 717 kg versus 337 kg for the Ariens lawn tractors S-16.

Which has the wider mower deck, the Ariens lawn tractors S-16 or the Kubota F3680?

The Kubota F3680 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 42".

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