Cub Cadet CLT-180 vs John Deere 285

Side-by-side specs comparison

Cub Cadet CLT-180

Cub Cadet CLT-180

18 HP · 2004

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John Deere 285

John Deere 285

18 HP · 1987–1992

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Cub Cadet CLT-180 and the John Deere 285 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
  • The Cub Cadet CLT-180 is the more recent model: production started in 2004, versus 1987 for the John Deere 285.

Full specs comparison

Cub Cadet CLT-180John Deere 285
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years20041987–1992
FuelGasoline—
Weight—283 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheelbase—121 cm
Length—181 cm
Mower deck—46"

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