John Deere 285 vs Massey Ferguson lawn tractors 218GTX

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John Deere 285

John Deere 285

18 HP · 1987–1992

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Massey Ferguson lawn tractors 218GTX

Massey Ferguson lawn tractors 218GTX

18 HP · 1991–1994

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 285 and the Massey Ferguson lawn tractors 218GTX deliver the same power: 18 HP.
  • The Massey Ferguson lawn tractors 218GTX is the more recent model: production started in 1991, versus 1987 for the John Deere 285.
  • The Massey Ferguson lawn tractors 218GTX is heavier: 324 kg versus 283 kg for the John Deere 285.
  • The John Deere 285 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 44".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 285Massey Ferguson lawn tractors 218GTX
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years1987–19921991–1994
Fuel—Gasoline
Cylinders—2
Weight283 kg324 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostatic—
Wheelbase121 cm116 cm
Length181 cm167 cm
Mower deck46"44"

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