Cub Cadet 85 vs John Deere 108
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 85 and the John Deere 108 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
- The John Deere 108 is the more recent model: production started in 1979, versus 1975 for the Cub Cadet 85.
- The John Deere 108 is heavier: 183 kg versus 167 kg for the Cub Cadet 85.
- The Cub Cadet 85 has the wider mower deck: 32" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 85 | John Deere 108 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1975–1985 | 1979–1985 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Electric |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 167 kg | 183 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 88 cm | 113 cm |
| Length | 142 cm | 157 cm |
| Mower deck | 32" | 30" |