Kubota F3990 vs Scotts 42531X8
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Scotts 42531X8: 39 HP versus 15 HP (+24 HP, +160%).
- The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1997 for the Scotts 42531X8.
- The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Kubota F3990 | Scotts 42531X8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 39 HP | 15 HP |
| Production years | 2014–2024 | 1997 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 1 |
| Weight | 778 kg | — |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 130 cm | — |
| Length | 251 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 60" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Kubota F3990 or the Scotts 42531X8?
The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Scotts 42531X8: 39 HP versus 15 HP (+24 HP, +160%).
Which is more recent, the Kubota F3990 or the Scotts 42531X8?
The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1997 for the Scotts 42531X8.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Kubota F3990 or the Scotts 42531X8?
The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 42".