John Deere 285 vs Sears lawn tractors GT/18 Hydro
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 285 and the Sears lawn tractors GT/18 Hydro deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The John Deere 285 is the more recent model: production started in 1987, versus 1978 for the Sears lawn tractors GT/18 Hydro.
- The Sears lawn tractors GT/18 Hydro is heavier: 312 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 GT/18 Hydro | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1987–1992 | 1978 |
| Fuel | — | Electric |
| Weight | 283 kg | 312 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 121 cm | — |
| Length | 181 cm | 173 cm |
| Mower deck | 46" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the John Deere 285 or the Sears lawn tractors GT/18 Hydro?
The John Deere 285 and the Sears lawn tractors GT/18 Hydro deliver the same power: 18 HP.
Which is more recent, the John Deere 285 or the Sears lawn tractors GT/18 Hydro?
The John Deere 285 is the more recent model: production started in 1987, versus 1978 for the Sears lawn tractors GT/18 Hydro.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 285 or the Sears lawn tractors GT/18 Hydro?
The Sears lawn tractors GT/18 Hydro is heavier: 312 kg versus 283 kg for the John Deere 285.
Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere 285 or the Sears lawn tractors GT/18 Hydro?
The John Deere 285 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 42".
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