Kubota F3990 vs Simplicity 6517
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Simplicity 6517: 39 HP versus 17 HP (+22 HP, +129%).
- The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1988 for the Simplicity 6517.
- The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 232 kg for the Simplicity 6517.
- The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Kubota F3990 | Simplicity 6517 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 39 HP | 17 HP |
| Production years | 2014–2024 | 1988–1989 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 2 |
| Weight | 778 kg | 232 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 130 cm | 122 cm |
| Length | 251 cm | 170 cm |
| Mower deck | 60" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Kubota F3990 or the Simplicity 6517?
The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Simplicity 6517: 39 HP versus 17 HP (+22 HP, +129%).
Which is more recent, the Kubota F3990 or the Simplicity 6517?
The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1988 for the Simplicity 6517.
Which is heavier, the Kubota F3990 or the Simplicity 6517?
The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 232 kg for the Simplicity 6517.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Kubota F3990 or the Simplicity 6517?
The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 42".