John Deere GX85 vs Kubota F3990
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the John Deere GX85: 39 HP versus 13 HP (+26 HP, +200%).
- The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1997 for the John Deere GX85.
- The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 155 kg for the John Deere GX85.
- The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere GX85 | Kubota F3990 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 13 HP | 39 HP |
| Production years | 1997–2003 | 2014–2024 |
| Fuel | Electric | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | 155 kg | 778 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 106 cm | 130 cm |
| Length | 154 cm | 251 cm |
| Mower deck | 30" | 60" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the John Deere GX85 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the John Deere GX85: 39 HP versus 13 HP (+26 HP, +200%).
Which is more recent, the John Deere GX85 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1997 for the John Deere GX85.
Which is heavier, the John Deere GX85 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 155 kg for the John Deere GX85.
Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere GX85 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 30".