Bolens H18XL vs John Deere 285
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens H18XL 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 1980 for the Bolens H18XL.
- The Bolens H18XL is heavier: 356 kg versus 283 kg for the John Deere 285.
- The John Deere 285 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens H18XL | John Deere 285 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1980–1981 | 1987–1992 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | — |
| Cylinders | 1 | — |
| Weight | 356 kg | 283 kg |
| Drive | — | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 124 cm | 121 cm |
| Length | 179 cm | 181 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 46" |