Craftsman C459-60518 vs John Deere 285
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman C459-60518 and the John Deere 285 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The Craftsman C459-60518 is the more recent model: production started in 1988, versus 1987 for the John Deere 285.
- The John Deere 285 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 44".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman C459-60518 | John Deere 285 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1988 | 1987–1992 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | — |
| Weight | — | 283 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 4 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | — | 121 cm |
| Length | — | 181 cm |
| Mower deck | 44" | 46" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman C459-60518 or the John Deere 285?
The Craftsman C459-60518 and the John Deere 285 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
Which is more recent, the Craftsman C459-60518 or the John Deere 285?
The Craftsman C459-60518 is the more recent model: production started in 1988, versus 1987 for the John Deere 285.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman C459-60518 or the John Deere 285?
The John Deere 285 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 44".