Ariens lawn tractors HT18 vs John Deere 285
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Ariens lawn tractors HT18 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 1986 for the Ariens lawn tractors HT18.
- The John Deere 285 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Ariens lawn tractors HT18 | John Deere 285 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1986–1995 | 1987–1992 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | — |
| Weight | — | 283 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 4 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 121 cm | 121 cm |
| Length | 170 cm | 181 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 46" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Ariens lawn tractors HT18 or the John Deere 285?
The Ariens lawn tractors HT18 and the John Deere 285 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
Which is more recent, the Ariens lawn tractors HT18 or the John Deere 285?
The John Deere 285 is the more recent model: production started in 1987, versus 1986 for the Ariens lawn tractors HT18.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Ariens lawn tractors HT18 or the John Deere 285?
The John Deere 285 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 42".
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