Hi Jack, This is so smart, I sent your video to the Insurance Bureau of Canada stating that Car manufacturers should do this much for their customers. Kubota is so smart. Someone drives off with your tractor and you can follow them in real time, fantastic. Take care. Roland
i dont mean to be so off topic but does anyone know of a tool to get back into an Instagram account? I was stupid lost the account password. I would appreciate any assistance you can offer me
@Emory Kareem I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site thru google and im trying it out now. Takes a while so I will get back to you later with my results.
The F3990 cuts grass like it is a bulldozer as it goes through everything- even 7 ft high thistle (with the deck up). I had the rear discharge deck and it has not clogged up even once. If you are just cutting really high grass (without small shrubs or woody thistle or rose), you can cut as fast as the ground conditions will allow you. This mower is unbelievably powerful. The cut of the rear discharge deck is not as good as the side as the side will mulch the grass clippings better, but if you need good cut, but not perfect, especially for large field cutting, this is a great machine to give a very high production, manicured look.
John Doe Although it’s expensive, I’d rather have this than a tractor/bush hog combo. Bush hogs make a mess. The visibility is way better on this unit.
I have one of these mowers. Is there a way to adjust the camber of the rear wheels? On mine, and I see on this one too, the wheels point in at the bottom making the outside of the tire wear terribly. I can't find anything in the manual about it.
Hi, thanks for an awesome review! If you don’t mind answering this question, I can’t wait 5 months to get a new Kubota F but I can get a second hand F2890 with 72 deck. Was the F2680 underpowered to run a 72 back when you did this review? I just want to make sure this 2890 will run a 72 with power to spare. Thanks very much!
Not bad. Only thing I question is the difficulty of lifting that deck up. Having worked on a golf course, I'm used to washing mowers off after each use. It seems many mowers don't have an easy option for putting the deck into a position to where you can directly blast the underside with water. The process you demonstrated, while actually having the ability to lift the deck, seems quite involved. Especially if you were to wash it off after each use.
+P0tat07 it would be a lot for every use. Generally though I'd say it's more common for people to do it after every 3 or 4 times, just often enough to keep the grass from building up down there.
I own one, and it's used for my residence only. Easy tip for the deck flip - I built ramps, just using some 2x6" boards, stacked 2 high on each ramp. Drive the front tires up on a 2"x6" board (or two) and you're just off the ground enough, to not worry about the deck dragging on the ground.
I've recently bought one of these and have changed-out the 24" four plys for flat profile 6 plys , as there're a bigger footprint . With the drive being effectively front-end situated , they do tend to lose traction on the uphill/turns quite quickly. 16 psi in the front and 18 in the rears helps a lot . At 24/36 psi , it's useless really . I also picked up some solid front casters for the deck . Keeping ( and fiddling to air-up to 50 psi .... ) the pressure in the supplied pneumatic casters is a bit of a pain imho .Neither of these changes costed much at all . Oh , and that 1505 block four potter is magnificent :-) Had one in a B3030 for years . Nice review Neil :-)
Do you have any customers who use the boot and blower from the bagger attachment? I own a F3990 and one downside is that you can get a lot of grass blown back on you. I've wondered about getting the boot and blower from the bagger attachment, to direct and blow the grass behind the operator. Would love to try it!
What is the lever on left side of the machine as you would sit on it? You explained the levers on the right side and the foot pedals, but not that one. Thanks for any input and keep up the great videos.
so they quit making these due to the same regen type issues that the b3301 compact tractor had? i just bought a 2017 to use for snow removal, am i in trouble? hard to get the DPF good and hot when it's zero degrees out.
B3350, it has the same engine. We didn't have as many issues with the f series, but your concerns are warranted. It needs to get hot in the cold weather to regen properly.
They stopped selling them. It had some issues. It wasn't kubota's deck, it was from Lasco. I think some other vendors are still using it, although I can't see how. We did not have good luck with it.
Messicks, have you ever heard of any plans by Kubota to offer a 11 or 16 foot WAM type mower to better serve this school district/ municipality market? I'd like to see them offer something to compete with Toro, Deere, Jacobsen etc. Thanks!
could you drive it on a slope to show the stability of it . show going out and up the slope in 2wd then 4wd . the mower deck flipping is the best feature easy to maintain . good job on the videos .
These mowers are super stable and controllable on slopes and will go just about anywhere you want so long as 4wd is engaged, occasionally locking the diff. Unlike zero turns, where they follow down hill slopes as much as possible, these are a joy to use on all kinds of slopes and terrain you may encounter.
I like this model, how much with a factory cab with air/heat and radio. I'm in ILLINOIS. I would want the 5 decks instead of the one piece in the front.
Actually why is the scalp rollers not under the deck you're not using half of that deck so you can but right up against the fence. And putting it in some fancy angle so it looks pretty doesn't cut grass put all the scalping rollers under it and you'll have many many more customer because them roller wheels are in the way
Messick Farm Equipment correct grass hopper is more built for lawn care company's not just people with acreage zero turns are good for cemetery becuse of maneuverable it in can you do a video on kobota stand in mower
Well even the Huskies are overpriced. FYI, the last F150 I bought new (purchased earlier this year, 2017) was cheaper than this thing, lol. It was only $22,832, including options. The cheapest 3990 I could build on the Kubota site is $27k. Probly doesn't even have a radio.
That's why I bought a commercial Husqvarna P525d outfront mower. 61" cut. 28hp Kubota diesel. Easier to maintain/lift deck. Dedicated mulching deck or rear discharge (5mins to change plug). Articulated hydraulic rear STEER. AWD. Can swap the deck out for a flail rough area deck. 5yrs commercial warrenty. Handles our tough Aussie condition great.
Hi Jack, This is so smart, I sent your video to the Insurance Bureau of Canada stating that Car manufacturers should do this much for their customers. Kubota is so smart. Someone drives off with your tractor and you can follow them in real time, fantastic. Take care. Roland
Thanks Messick's for all the high quality reviews you do on equipment. I enjoy the work you guys do on them. Very professional.
i dont mean to be so off topic but does anyone know of a tool to get back into an Instagram account?
I was stupid lost the account password. I would appreciate any assistance you can offer me
@Aden Rhett instablaster :)
@Emory Kareem I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site thru google and im trying it out now.
Takes a while so I will get back to you later with my results.
@Emory Kareem it worked and I actually got access to my account again. I am so happy:D
Thank you so much you really help me out :D
@Aden Rhett you are welcome :)
The F3990 cuts grass like it is a bulldozer as it goes through everything- even 7 ft high thistle (with the deck up). I had the rear discharge deck and it has not clogged up even once. If you are just cutting really high grass (without small shrubs or woody thistle or rose), you can cut as fast as the ground conditions will allow you. This mower is unbelievably powerful. The cut of the rear discharge deck is not as good as the side as the side will mulch the grass clippings better, but if you need good cut, but not perfect, especially for large field cutting, this is a great machine to give a very high production, manicured look.
John Doe Although it’s expensive, I’d rather have this than a tractor/bush hog combo. Bush hogs make a mess. The visibility is way better on this unit.
DAM8658 only for blind idiots
Hey man, would you mind putting a video up of the processes of swapping front implements?
I have one of these mowers. Is there a way to adjust the camber of the rear wheels? On mine, and I see on this one too, the wheels point in at the bottom making the outside of the tire wear terribly. I can't find anything in the manual about it.
MY DREAM MACHINE
can you do a video showing how to change attachments on this unit?
I would like to see the other attachments ....that go on it....
Hi, thanks for an awesome review! If you don’t mind answering this question, I can’t wait 5 months to get a new Kubota F but I can get a second hand F2890 with 72 deck. Was the F2680 underpowered to run a 72 back when you did this review? I just want to make sure this 2890 will run a 72 with power to spare. Thanks very much!
how do you adjust cut height?
Great video, great job! Can you flip the mower deck like that on the old '88-'97 F series? I have an ol' F2100 that still runs great.
Yes you can!
Not bad. Only thing I question is the difficulty of lifting that deck up. Having worked on a golf course, I'm used to washing mowers off after each use. It seems many mowers don't have an easy option for putting the deck into a position to where you can directly blast the underside with water. The process you demonstrated, while actually having the ability to lift the deck, seems quite involved. Especially if you were to wash it off after each use.
+P0tat07 it would be a lot for every use. Generally though I'd say it's more common for people to do it after every 3 or 4 times, just often enough to keep the grass from building up down there.
I own one, and it's used for my residence only. Easy tip for the deck flip - I built ramps, just using some 2x6" boards, stacked 2 high on each ramp. Drive the front tires up on a 2"x6" board (or two) and you're just off the ground enough, to not worry about the deck dragging on the ground.
I've recently bought one of these and have changed-out the 24" four plys for flat profile 6 plys , as there're a bigger footprint . With the drive being effectively front-end situated , they do tend to lose traction on the uphill/turns quite quickly. 16 psi in the front and 18 in the rears helps a lot . At 24/36 psi , it's useless really . I also picked up some solid front casters for the deck . Keeping ( and fiddling to air-up to 50 psi .... ) the pressure in the supplied pneumatic casters is a bit of a pain imho .Neither of these changes costed much at all . Oh , and that 1505 block four potter is magnificent :-) Had one in a B3030 for years . Nice review Neil :-)
Nearly forgot : you'll need to re-level the deck if you change the front tyre pressure , as the rear deck position will of course alter !
Do you have any customers who use the boot and blower from the bagger attachment? I own a F3990 and one downside is that you can get a lot of grass blown back on you. I've wondered about getting the boot and blower from the bagger attachment, to direct and blow the grass behind the operator. Would love to try it!
any of the regen issues that some are talking about on the interwebz?
What is the lever on left side of the machine as you would sit on it? You explained the levers on the right side and the foot pedals, but not that one. Thanks for any input and keep up the great videos.
That lever is used to engage the 4wd
@@kr69idiOkay, which direction is it engaged?
You would think.. for the cost of that machine.. it should be push a button and the deck automatically lifts to the upright position.
No, Because some moron would bypass the safety systems and turn it on while up.....
You mentioned a cab option, is it available with AC or heat only?
+Edward Prado typically Heat. However we have been seeing more options for AC on these kinds of things
so they quit making these due to the same regen type issues that the b3301 compact tractor had? i just bought a 2017 to use for snow removal, am i in trouble? hard to get the DPF good and hot when it's zero degrees out.
B3350, it has the same engine. We didn't have as many issues with the f series, but your concerns are warranted. It needs to get hot in the cold weather to regen properly.
So what is the difference between the F2690E and the F2690? Thanks good video
2 or 4WD
How about all the other grease nipple positions... ;-) But thanks, a good demo of the tilt.
My school uses this tractor with a cab and the 100” deck
I would have a hard time paying attention in class, I used to watch the grounds mowers out the window during classes, lol
Hi Jack, Is this feature available on a gf1800 ?
It's needs the skid steer quick attach system.
How much for the 100 inch deck on the f3990? Any chance for a video on one of those?
They stopped selling them. It had some issues. It wasn't kubota's deck, it was from Lasco. I think some other vendors are still using it, although I can't see how. We did not have good luck with it.
Messick Farm Equipment thank you for the reply I really enjoy the videos they are very informative.
Nice review of the features, but IMO the review is incomplete w/o at least some demo mowing, hill or incline turns, u kno, the usual. :-)
Messicks, have you ever heard of any plans by Kubota to offer a 11 or 16 foot WAM type mower to better serve this school district/ municipality market? I'd like to see them offer something to compete with Toro, Deere, Jacobsen etc. Thanks!
We been asking for YEEEEAAAARS for that. Nothing in the pipeline I am aware of.
Messick Farm Equipment can you install a snowblower on the front as well?
Yes
Messick Farm Equipment thanks
could you drive it on a slope to show the stability of it . show going out and up the slope in 2wd then 4wd . the mower deck flipping is the best feature easy to maintain . good job on the videos .
These mowers are super stable and controllable on slopes and will go just about anywhere you want so long as 4wd is engaged, occasionally locking the diff. Unlike zero turns, where they follow down hill slopes as much as possible, these are a joy to use on all kinds of slopes and terrain you may encounter.
I like this model, how much with a factory cab with air/heat and radio. I'm in ILLINOIS. I would want the 5 decks instead of the one piece in the front.
any of the regen issues some people are talking about on the interwebz. supposedly that is why they no longer offer this model.
i like it, i want one :)...whats the price for that model you showed us??
Around USD21k plus tax
Worth every penny.
$2100.00
Does it accept a tiller?
no, not that kind of machine.
How many this machine.
Is Kubota ever planning to offer these with AC in the cab?
Available on the aftermarket
I wonder how this stacks up against a Ventrac Mower.
Actually why is the scalp rollers not under the deck you're not using half of that deck so you can but right up against the fence. And putting it in some fancy angle so it looks pretty doesn't cut grass put all the scalping rollers under it and you'll have many many more customer because them roller wheels are in the way
C'est bien
Hoping this machine can operate a flail mower.
That would be sweet!
Looks like a rebranded grasshopper
Our local airport. Uses this style mover works good in till you got a rock and catch the feild on fire
No, totally different design. Grass hopper is a zero turn, this is more of a 4wd tractor
Messick Farm Equipment correct grass hopper is more built for lawn care company's not just people with acreage zero turns are good for cemetery becuse of maneuverable it in can you do a video on kobota stand in mower
Is Kubota and Shibaura like each other?
No.
@@MessicksEquip Ok. You dont like Shibaura?
Good stuff, just not "like each other"
@@MessicksEquip Ok thanks.
I just bought a Shibaura 354 -99 here in Sweden. I like it.
I was considering this model, but Kubota really screwed up the deck raise system.
How so?
The only thing missing is a brush cutter
Put a modified 5.9 Cummins on that ‘Bota.
Nope not my school just two zero turns and winter John Deere tractor and ventrac
Seems like a lot of effort to raise the deck compared to the Grasshopper mower. No thanks.
to much wrk to lift deck see grass hopper video
VERY expensive machine!
+cat637d yea.. front mowers are expensive. Low volume segment.
Husky used to have some for about 1/10 of the Kubota price.
+John Dough I sell Husky too. That mower isn't in the same league. like comparing an F150 to a Mack Truck.
Well even the Huskies are overpriced. FYI, the last F150 I bought new (purchased earlier this year, 2017) was cheaper than this thing, lol. It was only $22,832, including options. The cheapest 3990 I could build on the Kubota site is $27k. Probly doesn't even have a radio.
That's why I bought a commercial Husqvarna P525d outfront mower. 61" cut. 28hp Kubota diesel. Easier to maintain/lift deck. Dedicated mulching deck or rear discharge (5mins to change plug). Articulated hydraulic rear STEER. AWD. Can swap the deck out for a flail rough area deck. 5yrs commercial warrenty. Handles our tough Aussie condition great.
Waste of time - you must stop talking and start riding it.