John Deere LX173 vs Kubota F3990
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the John Deere LX173: 39 HP versus 15 HP (+24 HP, +160%).
- The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1996 for the John Deere LX173.
- The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere LX173 | Kubota F3990 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 15 HP | 39 HP |
| Production years | 1996–1998 | 2014–2024 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | — | 778 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 116 cm | 130 cm |
| Length | 167 cm | 251 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 60" |