John Deere LX280 vs Kubota F3680

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere LX280

John Deere LX280

18 HP · 2004–2005

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Kubota F3680

Kubota F3680

36 HP · 2006–2013

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Kubota F3680 is more powerful than the John Deere LX280: 36 HP versus 18 HP (+18 HP, +100%).
  • The Kubota F3680 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 2004 for the John Deere LX280.
  • The Kubota F3680 is heavier: 717 kg versus 220 kg for the John Deere LX280.
  • The Kubota F3680 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 42".

Full specs comparison

John Deere LX280Kubota F3680
Power18 HP36 HP
Production years2004–20052006–2013
Fuel—Diesel
Cylinders24
Weight220 kg717 kg
Drive2WD4WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheelbase124 cm132 cm
Length170 cm240 cm
Mower deck42"60"

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