John Deere GT242 vs Kubota F3680
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3680 is more powerful than the John Deere GT242: 36 HP versus 14 HP (+22 HP, +157%).
- The Kubota F3680 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 1993 for the John Deere GT242.
- The Kubota F3680 is heavier: 717 kg versus 201 kg for the John Deere GT242.
- The Kubota F3680 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere GT242 | Kubota F3680 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 14 HP | 36 HP |
| Production years | 1993–1998 | 2006–2013 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | 201 kg | 717 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 121 cm | 132 cm |
| Length | 175 cm | 240 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 60" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the John Deere GT242 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 is more powerful than the John Deere GT242: 36 HP versus 14 HP (+22 HP, +157%).
Which is more recent, the John Deere GT242 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 1993 for the John Deere GT242.
Which is heavier, the John Deere GT242 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 is heavier: 717 kg versus 201 kg for the John Deere GT242.
Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere GT242 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 38".
Other comparisons
AGCO lawn tractors 1614H vs John Deere GT242AGCO lawn tractors 1614VH vs John Deere GT242AGCO lawn tractors 514G vs John Deere GT242John Deere GT242 vs Troy-Bilt lawn tractors 13103John Deere Z860A vs Kubota F3680John Deere Z960A vs Kubota F3680Kubota F3680 vs Montana lawn tractors MTZ 3572Kubota F3680 vs Montana lawn tractors MZT 3560