Husqvarna LTH18538 vs John Deere 285

Side-by-side specs comparison

Husqvarna LTH18538

Husqvarna LTH18538

18 HP · 2010–2012

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John Deere 285

John Deere 285

18 HP · 1987–1992

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Husqvarna LTH18538 and the John Deere 285 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
  • The Husqvarna LTH18538 is the more recent model: production started in 2010, versus 1987 for the John Deere 285.
  • The John Deere 285 is heavier: 283 kg versus 178 kg for the Husqvarna LTH18538.
  • The John Deere 285 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

Husqvarna LTH18538John Deere 285
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years2010–20121987–1992
FuelElectric—
Weight178 kg283 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheelbase121 cm121 cm
Length175 cm181 cm
Mower deck38"46"

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