John Deere 285 vs Kubota ZD18
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 285 and the Kubota ZD18 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The Kubota ZD18 is the more recent model: production started in 2001, versus 1987 for the John Deere 285.
- The Kubota ZD18 is heavier: 611 kg versus 283 kg for the John Deere 285.
- The Kubota ZD18 has the wider mower deck: 54" versus 46".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 285 | Kubota ZD18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1987–1992 | 2001–2006 |
| Fuel | — | Diesel |
| Cylinders | — | 3 |
| Weight | 283 kg | 611 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 121 cm | 124 cm |
| Length | 181 cm | 203 cm |
| Mower deck | 46" | 54" |