Cub Cadet Z42 vs Kubota F3990
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Cub Cadet Z42: 39 HP versus 15 HP (+24 HP, +160%).
- The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1997 for the Cub Cadet Z42.
- The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 320 kg for the Cub Cadet Z42.
- The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet Z42 | Kubota F3990 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 15 HP | 39 HP |
| Production years | 1997–2000 | 2014–2024 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | 320 kg | 778 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | — | 130 cm |
| Length | — | 251 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 60" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet Z42 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Cub Cadet Z42: 39 HP versus 15 HP (+24 HP, +160%).
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet Z42 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1997 for the Cub Cadet Z42.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet Z42 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 320 kg for the Cub Cadet Z42.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet Z42 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 42".