John Deere LT166 vs Kubota F3990
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the John Deere LT166: 39 HP versus 16 HP (+23 HP, +144%).
- The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1998 for the John Deere LT166.
- The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere LT166 | Kubota F3990 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 39 HP |
| Production years | 1998–2001 | 2014–2024 |
| Fuel | Electric | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 2 | 4 |
| Weight | — | 778 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 117 cm | 130 cm |
| Length | 172 cm | 251 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 60" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the John Deere LT166 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the John Deere LT166: 39 HP versus 16 HP (+23 HP, +144%).
Which is more recent, the John Deere LT166 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1998 for the John Deere LT166.
Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere LT166 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 38".