Bolens 3018G vs John Deere 285
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens 3018G and the John Deere 285 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The Bolens 3018G is the more recent model: production started in 1988, versus 1987 for the John Deere 285.
- The John Deere 285 is heavier: 283 kg versus 233 kg for the Bolens 3018G.
- The John Deere 285 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 3018G | John Deere 285 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1988–1989 | 1987–1992 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | — |
| Weight | 233 kg | 283 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 114 cm | 121 cm |
| Length | 175 cm | 181 cm |
| Mower deck | 36" | 46" |