Allis Chalmers 818GT vs John Deere 285

Side-by-side specs comparison

Allis Chalmers 818GT

Allis Chalmers 818GT

18 HP · 1979–1981

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John Deere 285

John Deere 285

18 HP · 1987–1992

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Allis Chalmers 818GT and the John Deere 285 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
  • The John Deere 285 is the more recent model: production started in 1987, versus 1979 for the Allis Chalmers 818GT.
  • The John Deere 285 is heavier: 283 kg versus 195 kg for the Allis Chalmers 818GT.
  • The John Deere 285 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 36".

Full specs comparison

Allis Chalmers 818GTJohn Deere 285
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years1979–19811987–1992
FuelElectric—
Cylinders2—
Weight195 kg283 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearHydrostatic
Gears (fwd/rev)3 / 1—
Wheelbase122 cm121 cm
Length168 cm181 cm
Mower deck36"46"

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