Ariens lawn tractors S-18H vs John Deere 285
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Ariens lawn tractors S-18H 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 1977 for the Ariens lawn tractors S-18H.
- The Ariens lawn tractors S-18H is heavier: 405 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 S-18H | John Deere 285 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1977–1978 | 1987–1992 |
| Fuel | Electric | — |
| Cylinders | 1 | — |
| Weight | 405 kg | 283 kg |
| Drive | — | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 121 cm | 121 cm |
| Length | 189 cm | 181 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 46" |
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