Cub Cadet 1862 vs John Deere 285
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1862 and the John Deere 285 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 1862 is the more recent model: production started in 1990, versus 1987 for the John Deere 285.
- The Cub Cadet 1862 is heavier: 404 kg versus 283 kg for the John Deere 285.
- The John Deere 285 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1862 | John Deere 285 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1990–1992 | 1987–1992 |
| Fuel | Electric | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | — |
| Weight | 404 kg | 283 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 118 cm | 121 cm |
| Length | 182 cm | 181 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 46" |