Cub Cadet LTX 1042 vs John Deere 285

Side-by-side specs comparison

Cub Cadet LTX 1042

Cub Cadet LTX 1042

18 HP · 2012–2014

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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 LTX 1042 and the John Deere 285 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
  • The Cub Cadet LTX 1042 is the more recent model: production started in 2012, versus 1987 for the John Deere 285.
  • The John Deere 285 is heavier: 283 kg versus 225 kg for the Cub Cadet LTX 1042.
  • The John Deere 285 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 42".

Full specs comparison

Cub Cadet LTX 1042John Deere 285
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years2012–20141987–1992
FuelGasoline—
Cylinders2—
Weight225 kg283 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheelbase120 cm121 cm
Length175 cm181 cm
Mower deck42"46"

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