Kubota F3990 vs Wheel Horse 12HP
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Wheel Horse 12HP: 39 HP versus 12 HP (+27 HP, +225%).
- The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1973 for the Wheel Horse 12HP.
- The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 306 kg for the Wheel Horse 12HP.
- The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| Kubota F3990 | Wheel Horse 12HP | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 39 HP | 12 HP |
| Production years | 2014–2024 | 1973 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 1 |
| Weight | 778 kg | 306 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 6 / 2 |
| Wheelbase | 130 cm | 115 cm |
| Length | 251 cm | 165 cm |
| Mower deck | 60" | 36" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Kubota F3990 or the Wheel Horse 12HP?
The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Wheel Horse 12HP: 39 HP versus 12 HP (+27 HP, +225%).
Which is more recent, the Kubota F3990 or the Wheel Horse 12HP?
The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1973 for the Wheel Horse 12HP.
Which is heavier, the Kubota F3990 or the Wheel Horse 12HP?
The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 306 kg for the Wheel Horse 12HP.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Kubota F3990 or the Wheel Horse 12HP?
The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 36".