Bolens 1886 vs John Deere 285
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens 1886 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 1971 for the Bolens 1886.
- The Bolens 1886 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 46".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 1886 | John Deere 285 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1971–1972 | 1987–1992 |
| Fuel | Electric | — |
| Weight | — | 283 kg |
| Drive | — | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 132 cm | 121 cm |
| Length | 193 cm | 181 cm |
| Mower deck | 48" | 46" |
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