John Deere 285 vs Lawn Chief lawn tractors 700

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 285

John Deere 285

18 HP · 1987–1992

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Lawn Chief lawn tractors 700

Lawn Chief lawn tractors 700

18 HP · 1988–1990

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 285 and the Lawn Chief lawn tractors 700 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
  • The Lawn Chief lawn tractors 700 is the more recent model: production started in 1988, versus 1987 for the John Deere 285.
  • The John Deere 285 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 45".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 285Lawn Chief lawn tractors 700
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years1987–19921988–1990
FuelGasoline
Cylinders2
Weight283 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticGear
Gears (fwd/rev)4 / 1
Wheelbase121 cm
Length181 cm
Mower deck46"45"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the John Deere 285 or the Lawn Chief lawn tractors 700?

The John Deere 285 and the Lawn Chief lawn tractors 700 deliver the same power: 18 HP.

Which is more recent, the John Deere 285 or the Lawn Chief lawn tractors 700?

The Lawn Chief lawn tractors 700 is the more recent model: production started in 1988, versus 1987 for the John Deere 285.

Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere 285 or the Lawn Chief lawn tractors 700?

The John Deere 285 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 45".

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