John Deere 260 vs Kubota F3990
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the John Deere 260: 39 HP versus 17 HP (+22 HP, +129%).
- The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1988 for the John Deere 260.
- The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 274 kg for the John Deere 260.
- The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 46".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 260 | Kubota F3990 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 17 HP | 39 HP |
| Production years | 1988–1991 | 2014–2024 |
| Fuel | — | Diesel |
| Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Weight | 274 kg | 778 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 121 cm | 130 cm |
| Length | 181 cm | 251 cm |
| Mower deck | 46" | 60" |

