John Deere 285 vs Power King lawn tractors 1218HV

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John Deere 285

John Deere 285

18 HP · 1987–1992

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Power King lawn tractors 1218HV

Power King lawn tractors 1218HV

18 HP · 1994–1999

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 285 and the Power King lawn tractors 1218HV deliver the same power: 18 HP.
  • The Power King lawn tractors 1218HV is the more recent model: production started in 1994, versus 1987 for the John Deere 285.
  • The Power King lawn tractors 1218HV is heavier: 381 kg versus 283 kg for the John Deere 285.
  • The Power King lawn tractors 1218HV has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 46".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 285Power King lawn tractors 1218HV
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years1987–19921994–1999
Fuel—Gasoline
Cylinders—2
Weight283 kg381 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheelbase121 cm121 cm
Length181 cm172 cm
Mower deck46"48"

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