Ariens lawn tractors GT18D vs John Deere 285
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Ariens lawn tractors GT18D 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 1984 for the Ariens lawn tractors GT18D.
- The Ariens lawn tractors GT18D is heavier: 480 kg versus 283 kg for the John Deere 285.
- The John Deere 285 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Ariens lawn tractors GT18D | John Deere 285 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1984–1987 | 1987–1992 |
| Fuel | Diesel | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | — |
| Weight | 480 kg | 283 kg |
| Drive | — | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 132 cm | 121 cm |
| Length | 200 cm | 181 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 46" |