Bolens LT-8E vs Kubota F3680
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3680 is more powerful than the Bolens LT-8E: 36 HP versus 8 HP (+28 HP, +350%).
- The Kubota F3680 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 1979 for the Bolens LT-8E.
- The Kubota F3680 is heavier: 717 kg versus 210 kg for the Bolens LT-8E.
- The Kubota F3680 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens LT-8E | Kubota F3680 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 36 HP |
| Production years | 1979–1981 | 2006–2013 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | 210 kg | 717 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 106 cm | 132 cm |
| Length | 143 cm | 240 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 60" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens LT-8E or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 is more powerful than the Bolens LT-8E: 36 HP versus 8 HP (+28 HP, +350%).
Which is more recent, the Bolens LT-8E or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 1979 for the Bolens LT-8E.
Which is heavier, the Bolens LT-8E or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 is heavier: 717 kg versus 210 kg for the Bolens LT-8E.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens LT-8E or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 38".