John Deere R70 vs Kubota F3680
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3680 is more powerful than the John Deere R70: 36 HP versus 8 HP (+28 HP, +350%).
- The Kubota F3680 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 1984 for the John Deere R70.
- The Kubota F3680 is heavier: 717 kg versus 124 kg for the John Deere R70.
- The Kubota F3680 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere R70 | Kubota F3680 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 36 HP |
| Production years | 1984–1986 | 2006–2013 |
| Fuel | — | Diesel |
| Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Weight | 124 kg | 717 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 106 cm | 132 cm |
| Length | 144 cm | 240 cm |
| Mower deck | 30" | 60" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the John Deere R70 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 is more powerful than the John Deere R70: 36 HP versus 8 HP (+28 HP, +350%).
Which is more recent, the John Deere R70 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 1984 for the John Deere R70.
Which is heavier, the John Deere R70 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 is heavier: 717 kg versus 124 kg for the John Deere R70.
Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere R70 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 30".