John Deere 260 vs Kubota F3680
Side-by-side specs comparison
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 260 | Kubota F3680 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 17 HP | 36 HP |
| Production years | 1988–1991 | 2006–2013 |
| Fuel | — | Diesel |
| Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Weight | 274 kg | 717 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 121 cm | 132 cm |
| Length | 181 cm | 240 cm |
| Mower deck | 46" | 60" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the John Deere 260 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 is more powerful than the John Deere 260: 36 HP versus 17 HP (+19 HP, +112%).
Which is more recent, the John Deere 260 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 1988 for the John Deere 260.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 260 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 is heavier: 717 kg versus 274 kg for the John Deere 260.
Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere 260 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 46".
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