Cub Cadet Z48 vs John Deere 285
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet Z48 and the John Deere 285 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The Cub Cadet Z48 is the more recent model: production started in 1997, versus 1987 for the John Deere 285.
- The Cub Cadet Z48 is heavier: 347 kg versus 283 kg for the John Deere 285.
- The Cub Cadet Z48 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 46".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet Z48 | John Deere 285 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1997–2000 | 1987–1992 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | — |
| Weight | 347 kg | 283 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | — | 121 cm |
| Length | — | 181 cm |
| Mower deck | 48" | 46" |