John Deere F912 vs Kubota F3680
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3680 is more powerful than the John Deere F912: 36 HP versus 20 HP (+16 HP, +80%).
- The Kubota F3680 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 1987 for the John Deere F912.
- The Kubota F3680 is heavier: 717 kg versus 574 kg for the John Deere F912.
- The Kubota F3680 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 50".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere F912 | Kubota F3680 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 20 HP | 36 HP |
| Production years | 1987–1990 | 2006–2013 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Weight | 574 kg | 717 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 143 cm | 132 cm |
| Length | 216 cm | 240 cm |
| Mower deck | 50" | 60" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the John Deere F912 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 is more powerful than the John Deere F912: 36 HP versus 20 HP (+16 HP, +80%).
Which is more recent, the John Deere F912 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 1987 for the John Deere F912.
Which is heavier, the John Deere F912 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 is heavier: 717 kg versus 574 kg for the John Deere F912.
Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere F912 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 50".

