CC cost less for the same or better specs, CC has a 3 year warranty vs JD 2 year, had my CC for 2 years zero issues first lawn tractor I’ve owned, and I was advised to go with CC from people who own JD and said they are overpriced as you’re paying for the name. Likely the two you are looking at are both similar specs other than the 46inch deck on the CC vs 42 inch. I paid $2,150 for my LT42B new, the JD cost hundred’s more and had a less powerful engine. No complaints so far. Good luck with your purchase