John Deere 285 vs MTD lawn tractors 836

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John Deere 285

John Deere 285

18 HP · 1987–1992

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MTD lawn tractors 836

MTD lawn tractors 836

18 HP · 1981–1986

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 285 and the MTD lawn tractors 836 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
  • The John Deere 285 is the more recent model: production started in 1987, versus 1981 for the MTD lawn tractors 836.
  • The John Deere 285 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 44".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 285MTD lawn tractors 836
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years1987–19921981–1986
Fuel—Gasoline
Cylinders—2
Weight283 kg—
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticGear
Gears (fwd/rev)—4 / 1
Wheelbase121 cm—
Length181 cm167 cm
Mower deck46"44"

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