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Prices are the recommended retail prices published by each manufacturer’s Australian site, in AUD, as read on the date shown on each model’s page; dealers set the final price.
A side-by-side reference of each model's stated specifications. MowerFacts doesn’t give opinions: where a published, spec-derived rule can separate machines we mark a Data Pick and show the rule; here, read the values and decide what fits your needs.
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What each model is built for, from its duty class and key specs. This is a neutral reference — MowerFacts does not rank one model above another.
- Kubota FC3-221E — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage
- Kubota F3690-SN — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- FC3-221E uses a Kubota D902 engine; F3690-SN uses a Kubota V1505 engine. The engine maker builds the engine; the mower maker chooses the model, rating and fit, so the badge alone does not settle output or longevity.
- FC3-221E has a 22 hp engine; F3690-SN has a 36 hp engine, a 14 hp difference. Published horsepower is the maker's rating at a stated engine speed. It is a different measure from displacement, and two engines of equal rating can pull differently.
- FC3-221E has a published top speed of 6.8 mph; F3690-SN has a published top speed of 12.4 mph, a 5.6 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
- FC3-221E holds 30 L (7.9 gal) of fuel; F3690-SN holds 61 L (16.1 gal) of fuel, a 31 L difference. Tank size bounds how long a machine runs between stops. Consumption varies with engine, load and speed, so hours per tank are not fixed.
- FC3-221E has a 898 cc (54.8 ci) engine; F3690-SN has a 1,498 cc (91.4 ci) engine, a 600 cc difference. Displacement is the engine's size, not its output. A larger engine is not necessarily a more powerful one.
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Other verified differences
- FC3-221E has 2WD drive; F3690-SN has 4WD drive.
- FC3-221E has a 600 L (17 bu) bagger; F3690-SN has a 400 L (11.4 bu) bagger, a 200 L difference.
- FC3-221E weighs 823 kg (1,814 lbs); F3690-SN weighs 765 kg (1,687 lbs), a 58 kg difference.
Verified means each manufacturer publishes the figure. A bigger number is only a bigger number; nothing here says which machine is better. The full specification table is below.
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| Spec | FC3-221E Kubota · Commercial |
F3690-SN Kubota · Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | dealer quote | dealer quote |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | diesel | diesel |
| Engine Make | Kubota D902 | Kubota V1505 |
| Displacement | 54.8 ci (898 cc) | 91.4 ci (1498 cc) |
| Engine Power | 22 hp | 36 hp |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | HST | HST |
| Ground Speed | 6.8 mph | 12.4 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 15x6-6 | 18×9.5-8 |
| Reverse Speed | 3.7 mph | 6.8 mph |
| Drive System | 2WD | 4WD |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 1814 lbs (823 kg) | 1687 lbs (765 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 7.9 gal (30 L) | 16.1 gal (61 L) |
| Length | 90.4 in (2295 mm) | 96.5 in (2450 mm) |
| Width | 43.5 in (1105 mm) | 53.9 in (1370 mm) |
| Height | 79.1 in (2010 mm) | 78.1 in (1985 mm) |
| General | ||
| Bagger Capacity | 17 bu (600 L) | 11.4 bu (400 L) |
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.