Husqvarna YTH18542 vs John Deere 285
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Husqvarna YTH18542 and the John Deere 285 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The Husqvarna YTH18542 is the more recent model: production started in 2016, versus 1987 for the John Deere 285.
- The John Deere 285 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Husqvarna YTH18542 | John Deere 285 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 2016–2023 | 1987–1992 |
| Fuel | Electric | — |
| Cylinders | 1 | — |
| Weight | — | 283 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | — | 121 cm |
| Length | — | 181 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 46" |
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