Bolens HT-18 vs Kubota F3990
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Bolens HT-18: 39 HP versus 18 HP (+21 HP, +117%).
- The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1973 for the Bolens HT-18.
- The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 444 kg for the Bolens HT-18.
- The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 54".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens HT-18 | Kubota F3990 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 39 HP |
| Production years | 1973 | 2014–2024 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 2 | 4 |
| Weight | 444 kg | 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 HT-18 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Bolens HT-18: 39 HP versus 18 HP (+21 HP, +117%).
Which is more recent, the Bolens HT-18 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1973 for the Bolens HT-18.
Which is heavier, the Bolens HT-18 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 444 kg for the Bolens HT-18.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens HT-18 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 54".