John Deere 212 vs Kubota F3990
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the John Deere 212: 39 HP versus 12 HP (+27 HP, +225%).
- The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1975 for the John Deere 212.
- The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 312 kg for the John Deere 212.
- The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 212 | Kubota F3990 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 12 HP | 39 HP |
| Production years | 1975–1987 | 2014–2024 |
| Fuel | — | Diesel |
| Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Weight | 312 kg | 778 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | — | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 4 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 116 cm | 130 cm |
| Length | 171 cm | 251 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 60" |