John Deere 430 vs Kubota F3990
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the John Deere 430: 39 HP versus 20 HP (+19 HP, +95%).
- The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1984 for the John Deere 430.
- The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 530 kg for the John Deere 430.
- The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 50".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 430 | Kubota F3990 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 20 HP | 39 HP |
| Production years | 1984–1992 | 2014–2024 |
| Fuel | — | Diesel |
| Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Weight | 530 kg | 778 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Rear lift capacity | 290 kg | — |
| Wheelbase | 132 cm | 130 cm |
| Length | 213 cm | 251 cm |
| Mower deck | 50" | 60" |