John Deere 57 vs Kubota F3990
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the John Deere 57: 39 HP versus 7 HP (+32 HP, +457%).
- The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1971 for the John Deere 57.
- The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 147 kg for the John Deere 57.
- The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 34".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 57 | Kubota F3990 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 7 HP | 39 HP |
| Production years | 1971–1974 | 2014–2024 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | 147 kg | 778 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 2 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | — | 130 cm |
| Length | — | 251 cm |
| Mower deck | 34" | 60" |