Kubota F3990 vs MTD lawn tractors 916
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the MTD lawn tractors 916: 39 HP versus 16 HP (+23 HP, +144%).
- The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1977 for the MTD lawn tractors 916.
- The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 371 kg for the MTD lawn tractors 916.
- The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Kubota F3990 | MTD lawn tractors 916 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 39 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 2014–2024 | 1977–1979 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 1 |
| Weight | 778 kg | 371 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 4 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 130 cm | — |
| Length | 251 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 60" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Kubota F3990 or the MTD lawn tractors 916?
The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the MTD lawn tractors 916: 39 HP versus 16 HP (+23 HP, +144%).
Which is more recent, the Kubota F3990 or the MTD lawn tractors 916?
The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1977 for the MTD lawn tractors 916.
Which is heavier, the Kubota F3990 or the MTD lawn tractors 916?
The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 371 kg for the MTD lawn tractors 916.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Kubota F3990 or the MTD lawn tractors 916?
The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 42".

