John Deere 317 vs Kubota F3680
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3680 is more powerful than the John Deere 317: 36 HP versus 17 HP (+19 HP, +112%).
- The Kubota F3680 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 1979 for the John Deere 317.
- The Kubota F3680 is heavier: 717 kg versus 317 kg for the John Deere 317.
- The Kubota F3680 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 317 | Kubota F3680 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 17 HP | 36 HP |
| Production years | 1979–1983 | 2006–2013 |
| Fuel | — | Diesel |
| Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Weight | 317 kg | 717 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 116 cm | 132 cm |
| Length | 175 cm | 240 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 60" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the John Deere 317 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 is more powerful than the John Deere 317: 36 HP versus 17 HP (+19 HP, +112%).
Which is more recent, the John Deere 317 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 1979 for the John Deere 317.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 317 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 is heavier: 717 kg versus 317 kg for the John Deere 317.
Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere 317 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 38".
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