Kubota F3680 vs Simplicity 12FC42
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3680 is more powerful than the Simplicity 12FC42: 36 HP versus 12 HP (+24 HP, +200%).
- The Kubota F3680 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 1990 for the Simplicity 12FC42.
- The Kubota F3680 is heavier: 717 kg versus 275 kg for the Simplicity 12FC42.
- The Kubota F3680 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Kubota F3680 | Simplicity 12FC42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 36 HP | 12 HP |
| Production years | 2006–2013 | 1990–1991 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 1 |
| Weight | 717 kg | 275 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 132 cm | 101 cm |
| Length | 240 cm | 163 cm |
| Mower deck | 60" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Kubota F3680 or the Simplicity 12FC42?
The Kubota F3680 is more powerful than the Simplicity 12FC42: 36 HP versus 12 HP (+24 HP, +200%).
Which is more recent, the Kubota F3680 or the Simplicity 12FC42?
The Kubota F3680 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 1990 for the Simplicity 12FC42.
Which is heavier, the Kubota F3680 or the Simplicity 12FC42?
The Kubota F3680 is heavier: 717 kg versus 275 kg for the Simplicity 12FC42.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Kubota F3680 or the Simplicity 12FC42?
The Kubota F3680 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 42".