John Deere LX178 vs Kubota F3680
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3680 is more powerful than the John Deere LX178: 36 HP versus 15 HP (+21 HP, +140%).
- The Kubota F3680 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 1991 for the John Deere LX178.
- The Kubota F3680 is heavier: 717 kg versus 244 kg for the John Deere LX178.
- The Kubota F3680 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere LX178 | Kubota F3680 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 15 HP | 36 HP |
| Production years | 1991–1998 | 2006–2013 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 2 | 4 |
| Weight | 244 kg | 717 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 118 cm | 132 cm |
| Length | 167 cm | 240 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 60" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the John Deere LX178 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 is more powerful than the John Deere LX178: 36 HP versus 15 HP (+21 HP, +140%).
Which is more recent, the John Deere LX178 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 1991 for the John Deere LX178.
Which is heavier, the John Deere LX178 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 is heavier: 717 kg versus 244 kg for the John Deere LX178.
Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere LX178 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 38".
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