John Deere 185 vs Yamaha lawn tractors YT5700

Verdict by the numbers

• The John Deere 185 is more powerful than the Yamaha lawn tractors YT5700: 17 HP versus 16 HP (+1 HP, +6%).
• The Yamaha lawn tractors YT5700 is the more recent model: production started in 1990, versus 1986 for the John Deere 185.
• The John Deere 185 is heavier: 283 kg versus 238 kg for the Yamaha lawn tractors YT5700.
• The Yamaha lawn tractors YT5700 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".