Kubota F3990 vs MTD lawn tractors 960
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the MTD lawn tractors 960: 39 HP versus 14 HP (+25 HP, +179%).
- The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1970 for the MTD lawn tractors 960.
- The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 424 kg for the MTD lawn tractors 960.
- The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Kubota F3990 | MTD lawn tractors 960 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 39 HP | 14 HP |
| Production years | 2014–2024 | 1970–1976 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 1 |
| Weight | 778 kg | 424 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 4 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 130 cm | 113 cm |
| Length | 251 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 60" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Kubota F3990 or the MTD lawn tractors 960?
The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the MTD lawn tractors 960: 39 HP versus 14 HP (+25 HP, +179%).
Which is more recent, the Kubota F3990 or the MTD lawn tractors 960?
The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1970 for the MTD lawn tractors 960.
Which is heavier, the Kubota F3990 or the MTD lawn tractors 960?
The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 424 kg for the MTD lawn tractors 960.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Kubota F3990 or the MTD lawn tractors 960?
The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 42".

