John Deere 170 vs Kubota F3990
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the John Deere 170: 39 HP versus 14 HP (+25 HP, +179%).
- The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1989 for the John Deere 170.
- The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 258 kg for the John Deere 170.
- The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 170 | Kubota F3990 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 14 HP | 39 HP |
| Production years | 1989–1990 | 2014–2024 |
| Fuel | — | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | 258 kg | 778 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 113 cm | 130 cm |
| Length | 165 cm | 251 cm |
| Cab | Yes | — |
| Mower deck | 38" | 60" |