Kubota F3990 vs Simplicity Broadmoor 717
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Simplicity Broadmoor 717: 39 HP versus 7 HP (+32 HP, +457%).
- The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1968 for the Simplicity Broadmoor 717.
- The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 185 kg for the Simplicity Broadmoor 717.
- The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| Kubota F3990 | Simplicity Broadmoor 717 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 39 HP | 7 HP |
| Production years | 2014–2024 | 1968 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 1 |
| Weight | 778 kg | 185 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 2 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 130 cm | 105 cm |
| Length | 251 cm | 144 cm |
| Mower deck | 60" | 36" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Kubota F3990 or the Simplicity Broadmoor 717?
The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Simplicity Broadmoor 717: 39 HP versus 7 HP (+32 HP, +457%).
Which is more recent, the Kubota F3990 or the Simplicity Broadmoor 717?
The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1968 for the Simplicity Broadmoor 717.
Which is heavier, the Kubota F3990 or the Simplicity Broadmoor 717?
The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 185 kg for the Simplicity Broadmoor 717.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Kubota F3990 or the Simplicity Broadmoor 717?
The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 36".