Introduction
Production Information of John Deere, 285
The production information of the tractor (285) includes details about its manufacturing.
| The 285 was John Deere's first lawn and garden tractor with an electronic fuel injected (EFI) engine. The 285 EFI was manufactured for the 1989 model year. |
| Garden tractor |
| Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
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Dimension and Tires Information of John Deere, 285
This section sums up the dimension and tires information of the tractor.
| Wheelbase | 47.9 inches [121 cm] |
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| Shipping weight | 625 lbs [283 kg] |
| Height | 43.6 inches [110 cm] |
| Length | 71.5 inches [181 cm] |
| Width | 41.5 inches [105 cm] |
| Ag rear | 23x10.50-12 |
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| Lawn/turf front | 16x6.50-8 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 23x10.50-12 |
Engine Specifications of John Deere, 285
Get the specifications for the engine and if different options are available.
| Liquid-cooled vertical-shaft |
| The engine was available in a fuel-injected version for the 1989 model year. |
| Coolant capacity | 3.3 qts [3.1 L] |
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| Starter volts | 12 |
| Power (gross) | 18 hp [13.4 kW] |
| Oil change | 50 h |
| Air cleaner | Foam precleaner with paper filter |
| Electronic-fuel injected OptOptional | |
| Oil capacity | 2.6 qts [2.5 L] |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.91x2.68 inches [74 x 68 mm] |
| Fuel system | Carburetor |
| Displacement | 585 cc [35.7 ci] |
| Idle RPM | 1400-3350 |
| Rated RPM | 3400 |
| Compression | 8.7:1 |
Transmission Information of John Deere, 285Y
Discover all variants of transmission available for this tractor model.
Transmission variants 1
| Oil change | 250 h |
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| Transmission | Sundstrand BDU-21 |
| Oil type | Low-Viscosity Hy-Gard |
| Oil capacity | 2.6 qts [2.5 L] |
| Type | Belt-driven hydrostatic |
| Low-Viscosity Hy-Gard | |
| Gears | Infinite forward and reverse |
Mechanical Specs of John Deere, 285Y
This section summarizes all mechanical information such as the brake system and other specifications.
| Two-wheel drive |
| Open operator station. Vinyl weather enclosure optional. |
| Expanding mechanical shoe brakes |
| Steering | Manual enclosed recirculating ball |
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Power Information of John Deere, 285Y
Discover the power specifications and options available for this tractor model but also PTO (Power Take-off) information.
| Mid PTO | Independent |
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| Clutch | Electric |
Three-Point Hitch of John Deere, 285
Hitch category and rear/front lift capacity.
| Type | Sleeve hitch OptOptional |
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Electrical System of John Deere, 285
Battery voltage, charging system and ground.
| Ground | Negative |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Battery CCA | 341 |
| Charging system | Alternator |
| Battery Group | 22F |
| Charging amps | 17 |
Frequently asked questions
How much horsepower does the John Deere 285 have?
The John Deere 285 delivers 18 HP.
What years was the John Deere 285 produced?
The John Deere 285 was produced in 1987-1992.
What transmission does the John Deere 285 use?
The John Deere 285 uses a Sundstrand BDU-21 transmission.
How much does the John Deere 285 weigh?
The John Deere 285 weighs 625 lbs [283 kg].
Is the John Deere 285 4WD?
The John Deere 285 is available in 2WD.