John Deere 285 vs Kubota F3680
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3680 is more powerful than the John Deere 285: 36 HP versus 18 HP (+18 HP, +100%).
- The Kubota F3680 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 1987 for the John Deere 285.
- The Kubota F3680 is heavier: 717 kg versus 283 kg for the John Deere 285.
- The Kubota F3680 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 46".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 285 | Kubota F3680 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 36 HP |
| Production years | 1987–1992 | 2006–2013 |
| Fuel | — | Diesel |
| Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Weight | 283 kg | 717 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 121 cm | 132 cm |
| Length | 181 cm | 240 cm |
| Mower deck | 46" | 60" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the John Deere 285 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 is more powerful than the John Deere 285: 36 HP versus 18 HP (+18 HP, +100%).
Which is more recent, the John Deere 285 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 1987 for the John Deere 285.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 285 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 is heavier: 717 kg versus 283 kg for the John Deere 285.
Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere 285 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 46".