Hesston lawn tractors H-180 vs John Deere 285

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Hesston lawn tractors H-180

Hesston lawn tractors H-180

18 HP · 1972–1976

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John Deere 285

John Deere 285

18 HP · 1987–1992

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Hesston lawn tractors H-180 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 1972 for the Hesston lawn tractors H-180.
  • The Hesston lawn tractors H-180 is heavier: 430 kg versus 283 kg for the John Deere 285.
  • The Hesston lawn tractors H-180 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 46".

Full specs comparison

Hesston lawn tractors H-180John Deere 285
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years1972–19761987–1992
FuelGasoline—
Cylinders2—
Weight430 kg283 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Rear lift capacity136 kg—
Wheelbase105 cm121 cm
Length221 cm181 cm
Mower deck48"46"

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