Bolens 8436 vs Kubota F3990
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Bolens 8436: 39 HP versus 5 HP (+34 HP, +680%).
- The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1960 for the Bolens 8436.
- The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 8436 | Kubota F3990 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 5 HP | 39 HP |
| Production years | 1960–1970 | 2014–2024 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | — | 778 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | — | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | — | 130 cm |
| Length | 137 cm | 251 cm |
| Mower deck | 36" | 60" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens 8436 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Bolens 8436: 39 HP versus 5 HP (+34 HP, +680%).
Which is more recent, the Bolens 8436 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1960 for the Bolens 8436.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens 8436 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 36".