Kubota F series

[JOHNTHOMAS]

JT : how is the F ride to the operator on rough ground compared to your ZD ?

The F rides better on actual yard and not the driveway and the F is faster on open ground and of course traction going up and down hill is better on the F. They both have the weight adjustable seat so on smooth ground probably little difference but I don't have pavement level smooth yard. The F stays true to direction on yard where ZD requires the constant slight corrections on unlevel yard/field which becomes tiresome. The ZD is quicker around buildings and outdoor AC unit but not on most of the yard. Tree lower branches can also make a difference between them. The F deck can go under shrubs where ZD can not. The F can circle a tree almost as good as the ZD but not quite as good but the ZD does cut up grass around smaller trees when doing the tight circle. I have covers over both machines so I keep my lower tree limbs cut to get under them with both machines.
Of course the F has better traction going up and down hills, and the going down hills part is more important if there are trees at the bottom. The ZD some times is like a carnival ride going down hill if one of the tires breaks traction (high grass/wet grass/hole/steep).

 

[Hay Dude]

The F3680s have become pretty scarce. My dealer hasnt had a used one in almost 2 years and they are a very busy Kubota dealership. I cant believe I had a clean used one with a 72 deck sitting in front of me for $8000 and didnt move on it. :duh: I bought the ZD331 right next to it. Although I have been real happy with the ZD331....its a tank and a money maker.

 

[arto98607]

The F3680s have become pretty scarce.................zip........................

I just did a quick online search out of curiosity and found quite a few F3680's listed for sale.

 

[Hay Dude]

I just did a quick online search out of curiosity and found quite a few F3680's listed for sale.

Nationally? I found like maybe 10 on Tractor house less than 1000 miles away out of the 15 total in the USA. Id still be looking at an overnight stay to go get the few reasonable priced ones.
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[cstamm81]

Keep an eye on FB marketplace, craigslist, and your local dealers. I found at least 10 for sale last year within an hour from me (PA, and I'm only looking casually.

 

[Hay Dude]

Keep an eye on FB marketplace, craigslist, and your local dealers. I found at least 10 for sale last year within an hour from me (PA, and I'm only looking casually.

Wow! I saw exactly one in PA, DE, MD, NJ on Craigs List and it only had a 60” deck (want a 72”).
Don’t hang out on FB.

 

[arto98607]

Nationally? I found like maybe 10 on Tractor house less than 1000 miles away out of the 15 total in the USA. Id still be looking at an overnight stay to go get the few reasonable priced ones.
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OK I understand each to his own, but nothing wrong with overnight trip to check it out if you actually are looking to buy something like that!

I used to travel frequently due to work and would not hesitate at all.

 

[Hay Dude]

OK I understand each to his own, but nothing wrong with overnight trip to check it out if you actually are looking to buy something like that!

I used to travel frequently due to work and would not hesitate at all.

Youre fine.
I just dont find as many as you. Theres a couple in Ohio 350-400 miles. Not much around me locally. They were much easier to come by 2+ years ago.
I will ask someone to check FB for me.
Thanks!

 

[arto98607]

Youre fine.
I just dont find as many as you. Theres a couple in Ohio 350-400 miles. Not much around me locally. They were much easier to come by 2+ years ago.
I will ask someone to check FB for me.
Thanks!

Thanks,
I just looked at Cincinnati, OH area this morning and did a 500 mile radius F.B. search for Kubota F3680 and while scrolling down through all kinds of other Kubota's could see 5 maybe 6 F3680's before I gave up.


So they are out there but it's limited if you are really focusing only on F3680

There are many other F models to choose from.

 

[Hay Dude]

Thanks,
I just looked at Cincinnati, OH area this morning and did a 500 mile radius F.B. search for Kubota F3680 and while scrolling down through all kinds of other Kubota's could see 5 maybe 6 F3680's before I gave up.


So they are out there but it's limited if you are really focusing only on F3680

There are many other F models to choose from.

That’s the one Id like to move up to. F3990s out of budget and early models problematic.