Ford R-8 vs Kubota F3680
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3680 is more powerful than the Ford R-8: 36 HP versus 8 HP (+28 HP, +350%).
- The Kubota F3680 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 1984 for the Ford R-8.
- The Kubota F3680 is heavier: 717 kg versus 196 kg for the Ford R-8.
- The Kubota F3680 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| Ford R-8 | Kubota F3680 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 36 HP |
| Production years | 1984–1993 | 2006–2013 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | 196 kg | 717 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 111 cm | 132 cm |
| Length | 158 cm | 240 cm |
| Mower deck | 30" | 60" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Ford R-8 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 is more powerful than the Ford R-8: 36 HP versus 8 HP (+28 HP, +350%).
Which is more recent, the Ford R-8 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 1984 for the Ford R-8.
Which is heavier, the Ford R-8 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 is heavier: 717 kg versus 196 kg for the Ford R-8.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Ford R-8 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 30".
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