John Deere 65 vs Kubota F3680
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3680 is more powerful than the John Deere 65: 36 HP versus 5 HP (+31 HP, +620%).
- The Kubota F3680 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 1978 for the John Deere 65.
- The Kubota F3680 is heavier: 717 kg versus 122 kg for the John Deere 65.
- The Kubota F3680 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 28".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 65 | Kubota F3680 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 5 HP | 36 HP |
| Production years | 1978–1983 | 2006–2013 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | 122 kg | 717 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | — | 132 cm |
| Length | — | 240 cm |
| Mower deck | 28" | 60" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the John Deere 65 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 is more powerful than the John Deere 65: 36 HP versus 5 HP (+31 HP, +620%).
Which is more recent, the John Deere 65 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 1978 for the John Deere 65.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 65 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 is heavier: 717 kg versus 122 kg for the John Deere 65.
Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere 65 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 28".