Cub Cadet 1517 vs Kubota F3990
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Cub Cadet 1517: 39 HP versus 17 HP (+22 HP, +129%).
- The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 2002 for the Cub Cadet 1517.
- The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 228 kg for the Cub Cadet 1517.
- The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1517 | Kubota F3990 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 17 HP | 39 HP |
| Production years | 2002 | 2014–2024 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | 228 kg | 778 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 119 cm | 130 cm |
| Length | 172 cm | 251 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 60" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1517 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Cub Cadet 1517: 39 HP versus 17 HP (+22 HP, +129%).
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1517 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 2002 for the Cub Cadet 1517.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1517 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 228 kg for the Cub Cadet 1517.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1517 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 42".