Kubota F3990 vs Simplicity 5216
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Simplicity 5216: 39 HP versus 16 HP (+23 HP, +144%).
- The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1984 for the Simplicity 5216.
- The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 183 kg for the Simplicity 5216.
- The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| Kubota F3990 | Simplicity 5216 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 39 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 2014–2024 | 1984–1990 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 2 |
| Weight | 778 kg | 183 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 130 cm | 122 cm |
| Length | 251 cm | 168 cm |
| Mower deck | 60" | 36" |