Kubota F3680 vs Wheel Horse 417-8
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3680 is more powerful than the Wheel Horse 417-8: 36 HP versus 17 HP (+19 HP, +112%).
- The Kubota F3680 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 1985 for the Wheel Horse 417-8.
- The Kubota F3680 is heavier: 717 kg versus 265 kg for the Wheel Horse 417-8.
- The Kubota F3680 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| Kubota F3680 | Wheel Horse 417-8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 36 HP | 17 HP |
| Production years | 2006–2013 | 1985–1986 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 2 |
| Weight | 717 kg | 265 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 6 / 2 |
| Wheelbase | 132 cm | 115 cm |
| Length | 240 cm | 165 cm |
| Mower deck | 60" | 36" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Kubota F3680 or the Wheel Horse 417-8?
The Kubota F3680 is more powerful than the Wheel Horse 417-8: 36 HP versus 17 HP (+19 HP, +112%).
Which is more recent, the Kubota F3680 or the Wheel Horse 417-8?
The Kubota F3680 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 1985 for the Wheel Horse 417-8.
Which is heavier, the Kubota F3680 or the Wheel Horse 417-8?
The Kubota F3680 is heavier: 717 kg versus 265 kg for the Wheel Horse 417-8.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Kubota F3680 or the Wheel Horse 417-8?
The Kubota F3680 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 36".
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