Bolens QT-17 vs Kubota F3680
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3680 is more powerful than the Bolens QT-17: 36 HP versus 17 HP (+19 HP, +112%).
- The Kubota F3680 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 1979 for the Bolens QT-17.
- The Kubota F3680 is heavier: 717 kg versus 385 kg for the Bolens QT-17.
- The Kubota F3680 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 48".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens QT-17 | Kubota F3680 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 17 HP | 36 HP |
| Production years | 1979–1983 | 2006–2013 |
| Fuel | Electric | Diesel |
| Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Weight | 385 kg | 717 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 123 cm | 132 cm |
| Length | 179 cm | 240 cm |
| Cab | Yes | — |
| Mower deck | 48" | 60" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens QT-17 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 is more powerful than the Bolens QT-17: 36 HP versus 17 HP (+19 HP, +112%).
Which is more recent, the Bolens QT-17 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 1979 for the Bolens QT-17.
Which is heavier, the Bolens QT-17 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 is heavier: 717 kg versus 385 kg for the Bolens QT-17.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens QT-17 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 48".