John Deere LX178 vs Kubota F3990
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the John Deere LX178: 39 HP versus 15 HP (+24 HP, +160%).
- The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1991 for the John Deere LX178.
- The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 244 kg for the John Deere LX178.
- The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere LX178 | Kubota F3990 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 15 HP | 39 HP |
| Production years | 1991–1998 | 2014–2024 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 2 | 4 |
| Weight | 244 kg | 778 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 118 cm | 130 cm |
| Length | 167 cm | 251 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 60" |