John Deere 285 vs Kubota GF1800

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 285

John Deere 285

18 HP · 1987–1992

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Kubota GF1800

Kubota GF1800

18 HP · 1994–2005

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 285 and the Kubota GF1800 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
  • The Kubota GF1800 is the more recent model: production started in 1994, versus 1987 for the John Deere 285.
  • The Kubota GF1800 is heavier: 399 kg versus 283 kg for the John Deere 285.
  • The Kubota GF1800 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 46".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 285Kubota GF1800
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years1987–19921994–2005
Fuel—Diesel
Cylinders—3
Weight283 kg399 kg
Drive2WD2WD or 4WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheelbase121 cm85 cm
Length181 cm236 cm
Mower deck46"48"

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