Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 vs Kubota F3990
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Cub Cadet XT2 LX42: 39 HP versus 22 HP (+17 HP, +77%).
- The Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 is the more recent model: production started in 2015, versus 2014 for the Kubota F3990.
- The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 204 kg for the Cub Cadet XT2 LX42.
- The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 | Kubota F3990 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 22 HP | 39 HP |
| Production years | 2015–2025 | 2014–2024 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 2 | 4 |
| Weight | 204 kg | 778 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 119 cm | 130 cm |
| Length | 172 cm | 251 cm |
| Cab | Yes | — |
| Mower deck | 42" | 60" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Cub Cadet XT2 LX42: 39 HP versus 22 HP (+17 HP, +77%).
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 or the Kubota F3990?
The Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 is the more recent model: production started in 2015, versus 2014 for the Kubota F3990.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 204 kg for the Cub Cadet XT2 LX42.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 42".