John Deere 285 vs Simplicity Baron 18H
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 285 and the Simplicity Baron 18H deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The Simplicity Baron 18H is the more recent model: production started in 2000, versus 1987 for the John Deere 285.
- The John Deere 285 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 40".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 285 | Simplicity Baron 18H | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1987–1992 | 2000–2002 |
| Fuel | — | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Weight | 283 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 121 cm | 129 cm |
| Length | 181 cm | 246 cm |
| Mower deck | 46" | 40" |