Ariens lawn tractors High Sierra 1848 vs John Deere 285

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Ariens lawn tractors High Sierra 1848

Ariens lawn tractors High Sierra 1848

18 HP · 1996–1999

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John Deere 285

John Deere 285

18 HP · 1987–1992

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Ariens lawn tractors High Sierra 1848 and the John Deere 285 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
  • The Ariens lawn tractors High Sierra 1848 is the more recent model: production started in 1996, versus 1987 for the John Deere 285.
  • The John Deere 285 is heavier: 283 kg versus 229 kg for the Ariens lawn tractors High Sierra 1848.
  • The Ariens lawn tractors High Sierra 1848 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 46".

Full specs comparison

Ariens lawn tractors High Sierra 1848John Deere 285
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years1996–19991987–1992
FuelGasoline—
Cylinders2—
Weight229 kg283 kg
Drive—2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheelbase121 cm121 cm
Length177 cm181 cm
Mower deck48"46"

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