Kubota F3990 vs Simplicity 12FC42
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Simplicity 12FC42: 39 HP versus 12 HP (+27 HP, +225%).
- The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1990 for the Simplicity 12FC42.
- The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 275 kg for the Simplicity 12FC42.
- The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Kubota F3990 | Simplicity 12FC42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 39 HP | 12 HP |
| Production years | 2014–2024 | 1990–1991 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 1 |
| Weight | 778 kg | 275 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 130 cm | 101 cm |
| Length | 251 cm | 163 cm |
| Mower deck | 60" | 42" |