Kubota F3990 vs Wheel Horse 417-8
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Wheel Horse 417-8: 39 HP versus 17 HP (+22 HP, +129%).
- The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1985 for the Wheel Horse 417-8.
- The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 265 kg for the Wheel Horse 417-8.
- The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| Kubota F3990 | Wheel Horse 417-8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 39 HP | 17 HP |
| Production years | 2014–2024 | 1985–1986 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 2 |
| Weight | 778 kg | 265 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 417-8?
The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Wheel Horse 417-8: 39 HP versus 17 HP (+22 HP, +129%).
Which is more recent, the Kubota F3990 or the Wheel Horse 417-8?
The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1985 for the Wheel Horse 417-8.
Which is heavier, the Kubota F3990 or the Wheel Horse 417-8?
The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 265 kg for the Wheel Horse 417-8.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Kubota F3990 or the Wheel Horse 417-8?
The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 36".