Gravely lawn tractors 8183 vs John Deere 285
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Gravely lawn tractors 8183 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 1979 for the Gravely lawn tractors 8183.
- The Gravely lawn tractors 8183 is heavier: 399 kg versus 283 kg for the John Deere 285.
- The John Deere 285 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 40".
Full specs comparison
| Gravely lawn tractors 8183 | John Deere 285 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1979–1980 | 1987–1992 |
| Fuel | Electric | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | — |
| Weight | 399 kg | 283 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 8 / 4 | — |
| Wheelbase | — | 121 cm |
| Length | 207 cm | 181 cm |
| Mower deck | 40" | 46" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Gravely lawn tractors 8183 or the John Deere 285?
The Gravely lawn tractors 8183 and the John Deere 285 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
Which is more recent, the Gravely lawn tractors 8183 or the John Deere 285?
The John Deere 285 is the more recent model: production started in 1987, versus 1979 for the Gravely lawn tractors 8183.
Which is heavier, the Gravely lawn tractors 8183 or the John Deere 285?
The Gravely lawn tractors 8183 is heavier: 399 kg versus 283 kg for the John Deere 285.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Gravely lawn tractors 8183 or the John Deere 285?
The John Deere 285 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 40".
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