Cub Cadet FMZ 42 SD vs Kubota F3990
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Cub Cadet FMZ 42 SD: 39 HP versus 19 HP (+20 HP, +105%).
- The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 2008 for the Cub Cadet FMZ 42 SD.
- The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 309 kg for the Cub Cadet FMZ 42 SD.
- The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet FMZ 42 SD | Kubota F3990 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 19 HP | 39 HP |
| Production years | 2008–2011 | 2014–2024 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | 309 kg | 778 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | — | 130 cm |
| Length | 228 cm | 251 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 60" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet FMZ 42 SD or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Cub Cadet FMZ 42 SD: 39 HP versus 19 HP (+20 HP, +105%).
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet FMZ 42 SD or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 2008 for the Cub Cadet FMZ 42 SD.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet FMZ 42 SD or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 309 kg for the Cub Cadet FMZ 42 SD.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet FMZ 42 SD or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 42".