Cub Cadet 1806 vs John Deere LX280

Side-by-side specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1806

Cub Cadet 1806

18 HP · 1987–1989

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John Deere LX280

John Deere LX280

18 HP · 2004–2005

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Cub Cadet 1806 and the John Deere LX280 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
  • The John Deere LX280 is the more recent model: production started in 2004, versus 1987 for the Cub Cadet 1806.
  • The John Deere LX280 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1806John Deere LX280
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years1987–19892004–2005
FuelElectric
Cylinders22
Weight220 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearHydrostatic
Gears (fwd/rev)6 / 2
Wheelbase111 cm124 cm
Length182 cm170 cm
Mower deck38"42"

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