John Deere 285 vs Simplicity Conquest 18H

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John Deere 285

John Deere 285

18 HP · 1987–1992

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Simplicity Conquest 18H

Simplicity Conquest 18H

18 HP · 2002–2004

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 285 and the Simplicity Conquest 18H deliver the same power: 18 HP.
  • The Simplicity Conquest 18H is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1987 for the John Deere 285.
  • The John Deere 285 is heavier: 283 kg versus 265 kg for the Simplicity Conquest 18H.
  • The John Deere 285 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 44".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 285Simplicity Conquest 18H
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years1987–19922002–2004
Fuel—Gasoline
Cylinders—2
Weight283 kg265 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheelbase121 cm134 cm
Length181 cm190 cm
Mower deck46"44"

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