Cub Cadet 1863 vs John Deere 285
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1863 and the John Deere 285 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 1863 is the more recent model: production started in 1993, versus 1987 for the John Deere 285.
- The Cub Cadet 1863 is heavier: 393 kg versus 283 kg for the John Deere 285.
- The John Deere 285 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 44".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1863 | John Deere 285 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1993–1997 | 1987–1992 |
| Fuel | Electric | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | — |
| Weight | 393 kg | 283 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 115 cm | 121 cm |
| Length | 182 cm | 181 cm |
| Mower deck | 44" | 46" |