John Deere 318 vs Kubota F3680
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3680 is more powerful than the John Deere 318: 36 HP versus 18 HP (+18 HP, +100%).
- The Kubota F3680 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 1983 for the John Deere 318.
- The Kubota F3680 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 318 | Kubota F3680 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 36 HP |
| Production years | 1983–1992 | 2006–2013 |
| Fuel | — | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 2 | 4 |
| Weight | — | 717 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Rear lift capacity | 290 kg | — |
| Wheelbase | 116 cm | 132 cm |
| Length | 173 cm | 240 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 60" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the John Deere 318 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 is more powerful than the John Deere 318: 36 HP versus 18 HP (+18 HP, +100%).
Which is more recent, the John Deere 318 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 1983 for the John Deere 318.
Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere 318 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 38".

