Cub Cadet LT1042 vs Kubota F3990
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Cub Cadet LT1042: 39 HP versus 19 HP (+20 HP, +105%).
- The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 2005 for the Cub Cadet LT1042.
- The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 225 kg for the Cub Cadet LT1042.
- The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet LT1042 | Kubota F3990 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 19 HP | 39 HP |
| Production years | 2005–2008 | 2014–2024 |
| Fuel | Electric | Diesel |
| Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Weight | 225 kg | 778 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 116 cm | 130 cm |
| Length | 172 cm | 251 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 60" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet LT1042 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Cub Cadet LT1042: 39 HP versus 19 HP (+20 HP, +105%).
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet LT1042 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 2005 for the Cub Cadet LT1042.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet LT1042 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 225 kg for the Cub Cadet LT1042.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet LT1042 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 42".