Kubota F3680 vs Simplicity 5116
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3680 is more powerful than the Simplicity 5116: 36 HP versus 16 HP (+20 HP, +125%).
- The Kubota F3680 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 1981 for the Simplicity 5116.
- The Kubota F3680 is heavier: 717 kg versus 182 kg for the Simplicity 5116.
- The Kubota F3680 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| Kubota F3680 | Simplicity 5116 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 36 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 2006–2013 | 1981–1985 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 2 |
| Weight | 717 kg | 182 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 132 cm | 122 cm |
| Length | 240 cm | 168 cm |
| Mower deck | 60" | 36" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Kubota F3680 or the Simplicity 5116?
The Kubota F3680 is more powerful than the Simplicity 5116: 36 HP versus 16 HP (+20 HP, +125%).
Which is more recent, the Kubota F3680 or the Simplicity 5116?
The Kubota F3680 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 1981 for the Simplicity 5116.
Which is heavier, the Kubota F3680 or the Simplicity 5116?
The Kubota F3680 is heavier: 717 kg versus 182 kg for the Simplicity 5116.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Kubota F3680 or the Simplicity 5116?
The Kubota F3680 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 36".