Kubota F3990 vs MTD lawn tractors 497
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the MTD lawn tractors 497: 39 HP versus 10 HP (+29 HP, +290%).
- The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1974 for the MTD lawn tractors 497.
- The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 227 kg for the MTD lawn tractors 497.
- The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Kubota F3990 | MTD lawn tractors 497 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 39 HP | 10 HP |
| Production years | 2014–2024 | 1974–1980 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 1 |
| Weight | 778 kg | 227 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 130 cm | — |
| Length | 251 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 60" | 38" |