Bolens HDT-1000 vs Kubota F3990
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Bolens HDT-1000: 39 HP versus 22 HP (+17 HP, +77%).
- The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1982 for the Bolens HDT-1000.
- The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 54".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens HDT-1000 | Kubota F3990 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 22 HP | 39 HP |
| Production years | 1982–1985 | 2014–2024 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Weight | — | 778 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 132 cm | 130 cm |
| Length | 193 cm | 251 cm |
| Mower deck | 54" | 60" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens HDT-1000 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Bolens HDT-1000: 39 HP versus 22 HP (+17 HP, +77%).
Which is more recent, the Bolens HDT-1000 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1982 for the Bolens HDT-1000.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens HDT-1000 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 54".

