John Deere SST16 vs Kubota F3990
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the John Deere SST16: 39 HP versus 16 HP (+23 HP, +144%).
- The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 2000 for the John Deere SST16.
- The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 290 kg for the John Deere SST16.
- The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere SST16 | Kubota F3990 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 39 HP |
| Production years | 2000–2003 | 2014–2024 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 2 | 4 |
| Weight | 290 kg | 778 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 125 cm | 130 cm |
| Length | 190 cm | 251 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 60" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the John Deere SST16 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the John Deere SST16: 39 HP versus 16 HP (+23 HP, +144%).
Which is more recent, the John Deere SST16 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 2000 for the John Deere SST16.
Which is heavier, the John Deere SST16 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 290 kg for the John Deere SST16.
Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere SST16 or the Kubota F3990?
The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 42".