Husqvarna GT-180 vs John Deere 285

Side-by-side specs comparison

Husqvarna GT-180

Husqvarna GT-180

18 HP · 1990–1992

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John Deere 285

John Deere 285

18 HP · 1987–1992

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Husqvarna GT-180 and the John Deere 285 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
  • The Husqvarna GT-180 is the more recent model: production started in 1990, versus 1987 for the John Deere 285.
  • The Husqvarna GT-180 is heavier: 353 kg versus 283 kg for the John Deere 285.
  • The Husqvarna GT-180 has the wider mower deck: 50" versus 46".

Full specs comparison

Husqvarna GT-180John Deere 285
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years1990–19921987–1992
FuelGasoline—
Cylinders2—
Weight353 kg283 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearHydrostatic
Gears (fwd/rev)6 / 2—
Wheelbase—121 cm
Length—181 cm
Mower deck50"46"

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