John Deere 260 vs Kubota F3680

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 260

John Deere 260

17 HP · 1988–1991

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Kubota F3680

Kubota F3680

36 HP · 2006–2013

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Kubota F3680 is more powerful than the John Deere 260: 36 HP versus 17 HP (+19 HP, +112%).
  • The Kubota F3680 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 1988 for the John Deere 260.
  • The Kubota F3680 is heavier: 717 kg versus 274 kg for the John Deere 260.
  • The Kubota F3680 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 46".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 260Kubota F3680
Power17 HP36 HP
Production years1988–19912006–2013
FuelDiesel
Cylinders4
Weight274 kg717 kg
Drive2WD4WD
TransmissionGearHydrostatic
Gears (fwd/rev)6 / 1
Wheelbase121 cm132 cm
Length181 cm240 cm
Mower deck46"60"

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