John Deere 185 vs Troy-Bilt lawn tractors 3016HR

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John Deere 185

John Deere 185

17 HP · 1986–1990

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Troy-Bilt lawn tractors 3016HR

Troy-Bilt lawn tractors 3016HR

16 HP · 1990

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 185 is more powerful than the Troy-Bilt lawn tractors 3016HR: 17 HP versus 16 HP (+1 HP, +6%).
  • The Troy-Bilt lawn tractors 3016HR is the more recent model: production started in 1990, versus 1986 for the John Deere 185.
  • The John Deere 185 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 36".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 185Troy-Bilt lawn tractors 3016HR
Power17 HP16 HP
Production years1986–19901990
FuelGasoline
Cylinders12
Weight283 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheelbase113 cm115 cm
Length167 cm175 cm
Mower deck38"36"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the John Deere 185 or the Troy-Bilt lawn tractors 3016HR?

The John Deere 185 is more powerful than the Troy-Bilt lawn tractors 3016HR: 17 HP versus 16 HP (+1 HP, +6%).

Which is more recent, the John Deere 185 or the Troy-Bilt lawn tractors 3016HR?

The Troy-Bilt lawn tractors 3016HR is the more recent model: production started in 1990, versus 1986 for the John Deere 185.

Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere 185 or the Troy-Bilt lawn tractors 3016HR?

The John Deere 185 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 36".

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