John Deere 285 vs Simplicity Broadmoor 18H

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John Deere 285

John Deere 285

18 HP · 1987–1992

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Simplicity Broadmoor 18H

Simplicity Broadmoor 18H

18 HP · 1998–2004

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 285 and the Simplicity Broadmoor 18H deliver the same power: 18 HP.
  • The Simplicity Broadmoor 18H is the more recent model: production started in 1998, versus 1987 for the John Deere 285.
  • The John Deere 285 is heavier: 283 kg versus 192 kg for the Simplicity Broadmoor 18H.
  • The Simplicity Broadmoor 18H has the wider mower deck: 50" versus 46".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 285Simplicity Broadmoor 18H
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years1987–19921998–2004
Fuel—Electric
Cylinders—2
Weight283 kg192 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheelbase121 cm128 cm
Length181 cm178 cm
Mower deck46"50"

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