John Deere 285 vs New Holland lawn tractors LS45
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 285 and the New Holland lawn tractors LS45 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The New Holland lawn tractors LS45 is the more recent model: production started in 1996, versus 1987 for the John Deere 285.
- The John Deere 285 is heavier: 283 kg versus 231 kg for the New Holland lawn tractors LS45.
- The John Deere 285 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 285 | New Holland lawn tractors LS45 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1987–1992 | 1996–2003 |
| Fuel | — | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Weight | 283 kg | 231 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 6 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 121 cm | 125 cm |
| Length | 181 cm | 175 cm |
| Mower deck | 46" | 38" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the John Deere 285 or the New Holland lawn tractors LS45?
The John Deere 285 and the New Holland lawn tractors LS45 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
Which is more recent, the John Deere 285 or the New Holland lawn tractors LS45?
The New Holland lawn tractors LS45 is the more recent model: production started in 1996, versus 1987 for the John Deere 285.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 285 or the New Holland lawn tractors LS45?
The John Deere 285 is heavier: 283 kg versus 231 kg for the New Holland lawn tractors LS45.
Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere 285 or the New Holland lawn tractors LS45?
The John Deere 285 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 38".
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