Cub Cadet 86 vs John Deere S80
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 86 and the John Deere S80 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
- The John Deere S80 is the more recent model: production started in 1984, versus 1982 for the Cub Cadet 86.
- The Cub Cadet 86 has the wider mower deck: 32" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 86 | John Deere S80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1982–1985 | 1984 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | — |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 109 cm |
| Length | — | 148 cm |
| Mower deck | 32" | 30" |