John Deere 285 vs Sears lawn tractors GT/18 Hydro

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John Deere 285

John Deere 285

18 HP · 1987–1992

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Sears lawn tractors GT/18 Hydro

Sears lawn tractors GT/18 Hydro

18 HP · 1978

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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 285Sears lawn tractors GT/18 Hydro
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years1987–19921978
Fuel—Electric
Weight283 kg312 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheelbase121 cm—
Length181 cm173 cm
Mower deck46"42"

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