Bolens LT-8 vs Kubota F3990
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Bolens LT-8: 39 HP versus 8 HP (+31 HP, +388%).
- The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1979 for the Bolens LT-8.
- The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 199 kg for the Bolens LT-8.
- The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 32".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens LT-8 | Kubota F3990 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 39 HP |
| Production years | 1979–1981 | 2014–2024 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | 199 kg | 778 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 106 cm | 130 cm |
| Length | 143 cm | 251 cm |
| Mower deck | 32" | 60" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens LT-8 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Bolens LT-8: 39 HP versus 8 HP (+31 HP, +388%).
Which is more recent, the Bolens LT-8 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1979 for the Bolens LT-8.
Which is heavier, the Bolens LT-8 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 199 kg for the Bolens LT-8.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens LT-8 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 32".