Kubota F3990 vs Simplicity 7116
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Simplicity 7116: 39 HP versus 16 HP (+23 HP, +144%).
- The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1979 for the Simplicity 7116.
- The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Kubota F3990 | Simplicity 7116 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 39 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 2014–2024 | 1979–1986 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 1 |
| Weight | 778 kg | — |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 130 cm | 128 cm |
| Length | 251 cm | 177 cm |
| Mower deck | 60" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Kubota F3990 or the Simplicity 7116?
The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Simplicity 7116: 39 HP versus 16 HP (+23 HP, +144%).
Which is more recent, the Kubota F3990 or the Simplicity 7116?
The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1979 for the Simplicity 7116.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Kubota F3990 or the Simplicity 7116?
The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 42".