Cub Cadet 445 vs John Deere R72
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 445 and the John Deere R72 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
- The John Deere R72 is the more recent model: production started in 1984, versus 1982 for the Cub Cadet 445.
- The Cub Cadet 445 is heavier: 170 kg versus 131 kg for the John Deere R72.
- The Cub Cadet 445 has the wider mower deck: 34" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 445 | John Deere R72 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1982–1984 | 1984–1986 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Electric |
| Cylinders | 1 | — |
| Weight | 170 kg | 131 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 4 / 1 | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 106 cm |
| Length | — | 144 cm |
| Mower deck | 34" | 30" |