Craftsman T85 vs John Deere X105
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere X105 is more powerful than the Craftsman T85: 9 HP versus 8 HP (+1 HP, +13%).
- The Craftsman T85 is the more recent model: production started in 2020, versus 2015 for the John Deere X105.
- The John Deere X105 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman T85 | John Deere X105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 9 HP |
| Production years | 2020 | 2015–2025 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | — | 186 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 7 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | — | 122 cm |
| Length | — | 187 cm |
| Mower deck | 36" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman T85 or the John Deere X105?
The John Deere X105 is more powerful than the Craftsman T85: 9 HP versus 8 HP (+1 HP, +13%).
Which is more recent, the Craftsman T85 or the John Deere X105?
The Craftsman T85 is the more recent model: production started in 2020, versus 2015 for the John Deere X105.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman T85 or the John Deere X105?
The John Deere X105 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 36".