Cub Cadet 81 vs Kubota F3990
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Cub Cadet 81: 39 HP versus 8 HP (+31 HP, +388%).
- The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1977 for the Cub Cadet 81.
- The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 190 kg for the Cub Cadet 81.
- The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 81 | Kubota F3990 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 39 HP |
| Production years | 1977–1979 | 2014–2024 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | 190 kg | 778 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 109 cm | 130 cm |
| Length | 154 cm | 251 cm |
| Mower deck | 36" | 60" |