Cub Cadet 1430 vs Kubota F3990
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Cub Cadet 1430: 39 HP versus 14 HP (+25 HP, +179%).
- The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1992 for the Cub Cadet 1430.
- The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 254 kg for the Cub Cadet 1430.
- The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1430 | Kubota F3990 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 14 HP | 39 HP |
| Production years | 1992–1993 | 2014–2024 |
| Fuel | Electric | Diesel |
| Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Weight | 254 kg | 778 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 114 cm | 130 cm |
| Length | 173 cm | 251 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 60" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1430 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Cub Cadet 1430: 39 HP versus 14 HP (+25 HP, +179%).
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1430 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1992 for the Cub Cadet 1430.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1430 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 254 kg for the Cub Cadet 1430.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1430 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 38".