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" |