Bolens 829 vs Kubota F3680
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3680 is more powerful than the Bolens 829: 36 HP versus 8 HP (+28 HP, +350%).
- The Kubota F3680 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 1974 for the Bolens 829.
- The Kubota F3680 is heavier: 717 kg versus 165 kg for the Bolens 829.
- The Kubota F3680 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 28".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 829 | Kubota F3680 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 36 HP |
| Production years | 1974–1978 | 2006–2013 |
| Fuel | Electric | Diesel |
| Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Weight | 165 kg | 717 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 109 cm | 132 cm |
| Length | 154 cm | 240 cm |
| Mower deck | 28" | 60" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens 829 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 is more powerful than the Bolens 829: 36 HP versus 8 HP (+28 HP, +350%).
Which is more recent, the Bolens 829 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 1974 for the Bolens 829.
Which is heavier, the Bolens 829 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 is heavier: 717 kg versus 165 kg for the Bolens 829.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens 829 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 28".