Cub Cadet Original vs Kubota F3990
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Cub Cadet Original: 39 HP versus 7 HP (+32 HP, +457%).
- The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1960 for the Cub Cadet Original.
- The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet Original | Kubota F3990 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 7 HP | 39 HP |
| Production years | 1960–1963 | 2014–2024 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | — | 778 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 108 cm | 130 cm |
| Length | — | 251 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 60" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet Original or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Cub Cadet Original: 39 HP versus 7 HP (+32 HP, +457%).
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet Original or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1960 for the Cub Cadet Original.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet Original or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 38".