Kubota F3990 vs Simplicity SunStar 14
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Simplicity SunStar 14: 39 HP versus 14 HP (+25 HP, +179%).
- The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1988 for the Simplicity SunStar 14.
- The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 374 kg for the Simplicity SunStar 14.
- The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Kubota F3990 | Simplicity SunStar 14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 39 HP | 14 HP |
| Production years | 2014–2024 | 1988–1989 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 1 |
| Weight | 778 kg | 374 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 130 cm | 129 cm |
| Length | 251 cm | 198 cm |
| Mower deck | 60" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Kubota F3990 or the Simplicity SunStar 14?
The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Simplicity SunStar 14: 39 HP versus 14 HP (+25 HP, +179%).
Which is more recent, the Kubota F3990 or the Simplicity SunStar 14?
The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1988 for the Simplicity SunStar 14.
Which is heavier, the Kubota F3990 or the Simplicity SunStar 14?
The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 374 kg for the Simplicity SunStar 14.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Kubota F3990 or the Simplicity SunStar 14?
The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 42".