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" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the John Deere LX173 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the John Deere LX173: 39 HP versus 15 HP (+24 HP, +160%).
Which is more recent, the John Deere LX173 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1996 for the John Deere LX173.
Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere LX173 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 38".