John Deere 285 vs Kubota TG1860
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 285 and the Kubota TG1860 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The Kubota TG1860 is the more recent model: production started in 1998, versus 1987 for the John Deere 285.
- The Kubota TG1860 is heavier: 435 kg versus 283 kg for the John Deere 285.
- The Kubota TG1860 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 46".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 285 | Kubota TG1860 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1987–1992 | 1998–2003 |
| Fuel | — | Diesel |
| Cylinders | — | 3 |
| Weight | 283 kg | 435 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 121 cm | — |
| Length | 181 cm | 192 cm |
| Mower deck | 46" | 48" |