Cub Cadet Z-Force S48 vs Kubota F3990
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Cub Cadet Z-Force S48: 39 HP versus 22 HP (+17 HP, +77%).
- The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 2010 for the Cub Cadet Z-Force S48.
- The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 328 kg for the Cub Cadet Z-Force S48.
- The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 48".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet Z-Force S48 | Kubota F3990 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 22 HP | 39 HP |
| Production years | 2010–2013 | 2014–2024 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 2 | 4 |
| Weight | 328 kg | 778 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 109 cm | 130 cm |
| Length | 177 cm | 251 cm |
| Mower deck | 48" | 60" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet Z-Force S48 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Cub Cadet Z-Force S48: 39 HP versus 22 HP (+17 HP, +77%).
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet Z-Force S48 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 2010 for the Cub Cadet Z-Force S48.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet Z-Force S48 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 328 kg for the Cub Cadet Z-Force S48.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet Z-Force S48 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 48".