John Deere 285 vs Simplicity Landlord 18

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John Deere 285

John Deere 285

18 HP · 1987–1992

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Simplicity Landlord 18

Simplicity Landlord 18

18 HP · 1992–1998

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 285 and the Simplicity Landlord 18 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
  • The Simplicity Landlord 18 is the more recent model: production started in 1992, versus 1987 for the John Deere 285.
  • The Simplicity Landlord 18 is heavier: 303 kg versus 283 kg for the John Deere 285.
  • The John Deere 285 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 44".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 285Simplicity Landlord 18
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years1987–19921992–1998
Fuel—Electric
Cylinders—2
Weight283 kg303 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheelbase121 cm130 cm
Length181 cm182 cm
Mower deck46"44"

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