John Deere 285 vs Roper lawn tractors T832
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 285 and the Roper lawn tractors T832 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The John Deere 285 is the more recent model: production started in 1987, versus 1978 for the Roper lawn tractors T832.
- The Roper lawn tractors T832 is heavier: 297 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 285 | Roper lawn tractors T832 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1987–1992 | 1978–1983 |
| Fuel | — | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Weight | 283 kg | 297 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | — |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 6 / 2 |
| Wheelbase | 121 cm | — |
| Length | 181 cm | 165 cm |
| Mower deck | 46" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the John Deere 285 or the Roper lawn tractors T832?
The John Deere 285 and the Roper lawn tractors T832 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
Which is more recent, the John Deere 285 or the Roper lawn tractors T832?
The John Deere 285 is the more recent model: production started in 1987, versus 1978 for the Roper lawn tractors T832.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 285 or the Roper lawn tractors T832?
The Roper lawn tractors T832 is heavier: 297 kg versus 283 kg for the John Deere 285.
Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere 285 or the Roper lawn tractors T832?
The John Deere 285 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 42".
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