Kubota F3680 vs Simplicity 4212
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3680 is more powerful than the Simplicity 4212: 36 HP versus 12 HP (+24 HP, +200%).
- The Kubota F3680 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 1987 for the Simplicity 4212.
- The Kubota F3680 is heavier: 717 kg versus 186 kg for the Simplicity 4212.
- The Kubota F3680 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| Kubota F3680 | Simplicity 4212 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 36 HP | 12 HP |
| Production years | 2006–2013 | 1987–1989 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 1 |
| Weight | 717 kg | 186 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 132 cm | 115 cm |
| Length | 240 cm | 160 cm |
| Mower deck | 60" | 36" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Kubota F3680 or the Simplicity 4212?
The Kubota F3680 is more powerful than the Simplicity 4212: 36 HP versus 12 HP (+24 HP, +200%).
Which is more recent, the Kubota F3680 or the Simplicity 4212?
The Kubota F3680 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 1987 for the Simplicity 4212.
Which is heavier, the Kubota F3680 or the Simplicity 4212?
The Kubota F3680 is heavier: 717 kg versus 186 kg for the Simplicity 4212.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Kubota F3680 or the Simplicity 4212?
The Kubota F3680 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 36".