Cub Cadet Z-Force 42 vs Kubota F3990
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Cub Cadet Z-Force 42: 39 HP versus 18 HP (+21 HP, +117%).
- The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 2004 for the Cub Cadet Z-Force 42.
- The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet Z-Force 42 | Kubota F3990 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 39 HP |
| Production years | 2004 | 2014–2024 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | — | 778 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 114 cm | 130 cm |
| Length | 175 cm | 251 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 60" |