John Deere 316 vs Kubota F3680
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3680 is more powerful than the John Deere 316: 36 HP versus 16 HP (+20 HP, +125%).
- The Kubota F3680 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 1984 for the John Deere 316.
- The Kubota F3680 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 316 | Kubota F3680 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 36 HP |
| Production years | 1984–1992 | 2006–2013 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 2 | 4 |
| Weight | — | 717 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 116 cm | 132 cm |
| Length | 176 cm | 240 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 60" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the John Deere 316 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 is more powerful than the John Deere 316: 36 HP versus 16 HP (+20 HP, +125%).
Which is more recent, the John Deere 316 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 1984 for the John Deere 316.
Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere 316 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 38".

