John Deere 285 vs Sears lawn tractors 18/6 Twin
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 285 and the Sears lawn tractors 18/6 Twin deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The John Deere 285 is the more recent model: production started in 1987, versus 1977 for the Sears lawn tractors 18/6 Twin.
- The Sears lawn tractors 18/6 Twin is heavier: 285 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 | Sears lawn tractors 18/6 Twin | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1987–1992 | 1977 |
| Fuel | — | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Weight | 283 kg | 285 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 6 / 2 |
| Wheelbase | 121 cm | — |
| Length | 181 cm | 173 cm |
| Cab | — | Yes |
| Mower deck | 46" | 42" |
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