Ford RMT 830 vs Kubota F3990
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Ford RMT 830: 39 HP versus 8 HP (+31 HP, +388%).
- The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1977 for the Ford RMT 830.
- The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 167 kg for the Ford RMT 830.
- The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| Ford RMT 830 | Kubota F3990 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 39 HP |
| Production years | 1977–1983 | 2014–2024 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | 167 kg | 778 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 111 cm | 130 cm |
| Length | 155 cm | 251 cm |
| Mower deck | 30" | 60" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Ford RMT 830 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Ford RMT 830: 39 HP versus 8 HP (+31 HP, +388%).
Which is more recent, the Ford RMT 830 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1977 for the Ford RMT 830.
Which is heavier, the Ford RMT 830 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 167 kg for the Ford RMT 830.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Ford RMT 830 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 30".

