John Deere 285 vs Power King lawn tractors 1618

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John Deere 285

John Deere 285

18 HP · 1987–1992

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Power King lawn tractors 1618

Power King lawn tractors 1618

18 HP · 1988–1993

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 285 and the Power King lawn tractors 1618 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
  • The Power King lawn tractors 1618 is the more recent model: production started in 1988, versus 1987 for the John Deere 285.
  • The Power King lawn tractors 1618 is heavier: 498 kg versus 283 kg for the John Deere 285.
  • The Power King lawn tractors 1618 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 46".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 285Power King lawn tractors 1618
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years1987–19921988–1993
Fuel—Gasoline
Cylinders—2
Weight283 kg498 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticGear
Gears (fwd/rev)—4 / 1
Wheelbase121 cm144 cm
Length181 cm210 cm
Mower deck46"48"

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