John Deere 285 vs MTD lawn tractors 840

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John Deere 285

John Deere 285

18 HP · 1987–1992

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MTD lawn tractors 840

MTD lawn tractors 840

18 HP · 1990–1995

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 285 and the MTD lawn tractors 840 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
  • The MTD lawn tractors 840 is the more recent model: production started in 1990, versus 1987 for the John Deere 285.
  • The MTD lawn tractors 840 is heavier: 330 kg versus 283 kg for the John Deere 285.

Full specs comparison

John Deere 285MTD lawn tractors 840
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years1987–19921990–1995
Fuel—Gasoline
Cylinders—2
Weight283 kg330 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticCVT
Gears (fwd/rev)—14 / 7
Wheelbase121 cm—
Length181 cm—
Mower deck46"46"

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