Kubota F3990 vs Wheel Horse 1046
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Wheel Horse 1046: 39 HP versus 10 HP (+29 HP, +290%).
- The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1966 for the Wheel Horse 1046.
- The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 226 kg for the Wheel Horse 1046.
- The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Kubota F3990 | Wheel Horse 1046 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 39 HP | 10 HP |
| Production years | 2014–2024 | 1966 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 1 |
| Weight | 778 kg | 226 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 130 cm | — |
| Length | 251 cm | 165 cm |
| Mower deck | 60" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Kubota F3990 or the Wheel Horse 1046?
The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Wheel Horse 1046: 39 HP versus 10 HP (+29 HP, +290%).
Which is more recent, the Kubota F3990 or the Wheel Horse 1046?
The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1966 for the Wheel Horse 1046.
Which is heavier, the Kubota F3990 or the Wheel Horse 1046?
The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 226 kg for the Wheel Horse 1046.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Kubota F3990 or the Wheel Horse 1046?
The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 42".

