Kubota F3680 vs Simplicity 404
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3680 is more powerful than the Simplicity 404: 36 HP versus 4 HP (+32 HP, +800%).
- The Kubota F3680 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 1967 for the Simplicity 404.
- The Kubota F3680 is heavier: 717 kg versus 107 kg for the Simplicity 404.
- The Kubota F3680 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 24".
Full specs comparison
| Kubota F3680 | Simplicity 404 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 36 HP | 4 HP |
| Production years | 2006–2013 | 1967–1968 |
| Fuel | Diesel | — |
| Cylinders | 4 | 1 |
| Weight | 717 kg | 107 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 2 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 132 cm | — |
| Length | 240 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 60" | 24" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Kubota F3680 or the Simplicity 404?
The Kubota F3680 is more powerful than the Simplicity 404: 36 HP versus 4 HP (+32 HP, +800%).
Which is more recent, the Kubota F3680 or the Simplicity 404?
The Kubota F3680 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 1967 for the Simplicity 404.
Which is heavier, the Kubota F3680 or the Simplicity 404?
The Kubota F3680 is heavier: 717 kg versus 107 kg for the Simplicity 404.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Kubota F3680 or the Simplicity 404?
The Kubota F3680 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 24".