Kubota F3680 vs Simplicity 6517
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3680 is more powerful than the Simplicity 6517: 36 HP versus 17 HP (+19 HP, +112%).
- The Kubota F3680 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 1988 for the Simplicity 6517.
- The Kubota F3680 is heavier: 717 kg versus 232 kg for the Simplicity 6517.
- The Kubota F3680 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Kubota F3680 | Simplicity 6517 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 36 HP | 17 HP |
| Production years | 2006–2013 | 1988–1989 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 2 |
| Weight | 717 kg | 232 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 132 cm | 122 cm |
| Length | 240 cm | 170 cm |
| Mower deck | 60" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Kubota F3680 or the Simplicity 6517?
The Kubota F3680 is more powerful than the Simplicity 6517: 36 HP versus 17 HP (+19 HP, +112%).
Which is more recent, the Kubota F3680 or the Simplicity 6517?
The Kubota F3680 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 1988 for the Simplicity 6517.
Which is heavier, the Kubota F3680 or the Simplicity 6517?
The Kubota F3680 is heavier: 717 kg versus 232 kg for the Simplicity 6517.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Kubota F3680 or the Simplicity 6517?
The Kubota F3680 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 42".
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