Cub Cadet 482 vs Kubota F3990
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Cub Cadet 482: 39 HP versus 11 HP (+28 HP, +255%).
- The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1979 for the Cub Cadet 482.
- The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 482 | Kubota F3990 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 11 HP | 39 HP |
| Production years | 1979–1981 | 2014–2024 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | — | 778 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 4 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 111 cm | 130 cm |
| Length | 182 cm | 251 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 60" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 482 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Cub Cadet 482: 39 HP versus 11 HP (+28 HP, +255%).
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 482 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1979 for the Cub Cadet 482.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 482 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 38".