Cub Cadet 1030 vs Kubota F3990
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Cub Cadet 1030: 39 HP versus 10 HP (+29 HP, +290%).
- The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1992 for the Cub Cadet 1030.
- The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 147 kg for the Cub Cadet 1030.
- The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1030 | Kubota F3990 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 10 HP | 39 HP |
| Production years | 1992–1996 | 2014–2024 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | 147 kg | 778 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | CVT | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 8 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 121 cm | 130 cm |
| Length | 147 cm | 251 cm |
| Mower deck | 30" | 60" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1030 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Cub Cadet 1030: 39 HP versus 10 HP (+29 HP, +290%).
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1030 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1992 for the Cub Cadet 1030.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1030 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 147 kg for the Cub Cadet 1030.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1030 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 30".