Kubota F3990 vs Simplicity 401
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Simplicity 401: 39 HP versus 4 HP (+35 HP, +875%).
- The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1965 for the Simplicity 401.
- The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 24".
Full specs comparison
| Kubota F3990 | Simplicity 401 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 39 HP | 4 HP |
| Production years | 2014–2024 | 1965–1966 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 1 |
| Weight | 778 kg | — |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Wheelbase | 130 cm | — |
| Length | 251 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 60" | 24" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Kubota F3990 or the Simplicity 401?
The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Simplicity 401: 39 HP versus 4 HP (+35 HP, +875%).
Which is more recent, the Kubota F3990 or the Simplicity 401?
The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1965 for the Simplicity 401.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Kubota F3990 or the Simplicity 401?
The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 24".

