Ford LT-81 vs Kubota F3990
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Ford LT-81: 39 HP versus 8 HP (+31 HP, +388%).
- The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1982 for the Ford LT-81.
- The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 151 kg for the Ford LT-81.
- The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 34".
Full specs comparison
| Ford LT-81 | Kubota F3990 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 39 HP |
| Production years | 1982–1983 | 2014–2024 |
| Fuel | — | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | 151 kg | 778 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 2 | — |
| Wheelbase | 117 cm | 130 cm |
| Length | 164 cm | 251 cm |
| Mower deck | 34" | 60" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Ford LT-81 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Ford LT-81: 39 HP versus 8 HP (+31 HP, +388%).
Which is more recent, the Ford LT-81 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1982 for the Ford LT-81.
Which is heavier, the Ford LT-81 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 151 kg for the Ford LT-81.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Ford LT-81 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 34".