John Deere 285 vs Poulan lawn tractors PD18H42ST
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 285 and the Poulan lawn tractors PD18H42ST deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The Poulan lawn tractors PD18H42ST is the more recent model: production started in 2003, versus 1987 for the John Deere 285.
- The John Deere 285 is heavier: 283 kg versus 210 kg for the Poulan lawn tractors PD18H42ST.
- The John Deere 285 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 285 | Poulan lawn tractors PD18H42ST | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1987–1992 | 2003–2004 |
| Fuel | — | Gasoline |
| Weight | 283 kg | 210 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 121 cm | — |
| Length | 181 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 46" | 42" |
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