John Deere STX46 vs Kubota F3680
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3680 is more powerful than the John Deere STX46: 36 HP versus 15 HP (+21 HP, +140%).
- The Kubota F3680 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 1995 for the John Deere STX46.
- The Kubota F3680 is heavier: 717 kg versus 202 kg for the John Deere STX46.
- The Kubota F3680 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 46".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere STX46 | Kubota F3680 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 15 HP | 36 HP |
| Production years | 1995–1997 | 2006–2013 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | 202 kg | 717 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 113 cm | 132 cm |
| Length | 152 cm | 240 cm |
| Mower deck | 46" | 60" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the John Deere STX46 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 is more powerful than the John Deere STX46: 36 HP versus 15 HP (+21 HP, +140%).
Which is more recent, the John Deere STX46 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 1995 for the John Deere STX46.
Which is heavier, the John Deere STX46 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 is heavier: 717 kg versus 202 kg for the John Deere STX46.
Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere STX46 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 46".