John Deere 285 vs Murray lawn tractors 39004

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John Deere 285

John Deere 285

18 HP · 1987–1992

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Murray lawn tractors 39004

Murray lawn tractors 39004

18 HP · 1982–1988

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 285 and the Murray lawn tractors 39004 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
  • The John Deere 285 is the more recent model: production started in 1987, versus 1982 for the Murray lawn tractors 39004.
  • The Murray lawn tractors 39004 is heavier: 298 kg versus 283 kg for the John Deere 285.
  • The John Deere 285 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 42".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 285Murray lawn tractors 39004
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years1987–19921982–1988
Fuel—Electric
Cylinders—2
Weight283 kg298 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticGear
Gears (fwd/rev)—4 / 1
Wheelbase121 cm—
Length181 cm—
Mower deck46"42"

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