John Deere 285 vs Massey Ferguson lawn tractors ZT 1850

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John Deere 285

John Deere 285

18 HP · 1987–1992

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Massey Ferguson lawn tractors ZT 1850

Massey Ferguson lawn tractors ZT 1850

18 HP · 1999–2003

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 285 and the Massey Ferguson lawn tractors ZT 1850 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
  • The Massey Ferguson lawn tractors ZT 1850 is the more recent model: production started in 1999, versus 1987 for the John Deere 285.
  • The Massey Ferguson lawn tractors ZT 1850 is heavier: 303 kg versus 283 kg for the John Deere 285.
  • The Massey Ferguson lawn tractors ZT 1850 has the wider mower deck: 50" versus 46".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 285Massey Ferguson lawn tractors ZT 1850
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years1987–19921999–2003
Fuel—Gasoline
Cylinders—2
Weight283 kg303 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheelbase121 cm111 cm
Length181 cm156 cm
Mower deck46"50"

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