John Deere STX46 vs Kubota F3990
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the John Deere STX46: 39 HP versus 15 HP (+24 HP, +160%).
- The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1995 for the John Deere STX46.
- The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 202 kg for the John Deere STX46.
- The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 46".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere STX46 | Kubota F3990 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 15 HP | 39 HP |
| Production years | 1995–1997 | 2014–2024 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | 202 kg | 778 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 113 cm | 130 cm |
| Length | 152 cm | 251 cm |
| Mower deck | 46" | 60" |