Kubota F3990 vs Wheel Horse 857
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Wheel Horse 857: 39 HP versus 8 HP (+31 HP, +388%).
- The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1967 for the Wheel Horse 857.
- The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 195 kg for the Wheel Horse 857.
- The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| Kubota F3990 | Wheel Horse 857 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 39 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 2014–2024 | 1967 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 1 |
| Weight | 778 kg | 195 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 130 cm | 104 cm |
| Length | 251 cm | 154 cm |
| Mower deck | 60" | 36" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Kubota F3990 or the Wheel Horse 857?
The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the Wheel Horse 857: 39 HP versus 8 HP (+31 HP, +388%).
Which is more recent, the Kubota F3990 or the Wheel Horse 857?
The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1967 for the Wheel Horse 857.
Which is heavier, the Kubota F3990 or the Wheel Horse 857?
The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 195 kg for the Wheel Horse 857.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Kubota F3990 or the Wheel Horse 857?
The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 36".