John Deere 285 vs Simplicity Broadmoor 18/38

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John Deere 285

John Deere 285

18 HP · 1987–1992

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Simplicity Broadmoor 18/38

Simplicity Broadmoor 18/38

18 HP · 2005–2009

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 285 and the Simplicity Broadmoor 18/38 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
  • The Simplicity Broadmoor 18/38 is the more recent model: production started in 2005, versus 1987 for the John Deere 285.
  • The John Deere 285 is heavier: 283 kg versus 213 kg for the Simplicity Broadmoor 18/38.
  • The John Deere 285 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 285Simplicity Broadmoor 18/38
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years1987–19922005–2009
Fuel—Gasoline
Cylinders—2
Weight283 kg213 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheelbase121 cm134 cm
Length181 cm180 cm
Mower deck46"38"

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