Cub Cadet Z42 vs Kubota F3680
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3680 is more powerful than the Cub Cadet Z42: 36 HP versus 15 HP (+21 HP, +140%).
- The Kubota F3680 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 1997 for the Cub Cadet Z42.
- The Kubota F3680 is heavier: 717 kg versus 320 kg for the Cub Cadet Z42.
- The Kubota F3680 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet Z42 | Kubota F3680 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 15 HP | 36 HP |
| Production years | 1997–2000 | 2006–2013 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | 320 kg | 717 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | — | 132 cm |
| Length | — | 240 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 60" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet Z42 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 is more powerful than the Cub Cadet Z42: 36 HP versus 15 HP (+21 HP, +140%).
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet Z42 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 1997 for the Cub Cadet Z42.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet Z42 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 is heavier: 717 kg versus 320 kg for the Cub Cadet Z42.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet Z42 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 42".
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