John Deere 285 vs Simplicity Regent 18HV

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 285

John Deere 285

18 HP · 1987–1992

View full specs
Simplicity Regent 18HV

Simplicity Regent 18HV

18 HP · 2005

View full specs

Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 285 and the Simplicity Regent 18HV deliver the same power: 18 HP.
  • The Simplicity Regent 18HV 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 201 kg for the Simplicity Regent 18HV.
  • The John Deere 285 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 285Simplicity Regent 18HV
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years1987–19922005
Fuel—Gasoline
Cylinders—2
Weight283 kg201 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheelbase121 cm127 cm
Length181 cm172 cm
Mower deck46"38"

Other comparisons

Ariens lawn tractors GT18D vs John Deere 285Bolens 3018G vs John Deere 285Bolens 3118G vs John Deere 285Craftsman 917.25091 vs John Deere 285Craftsman 917.27582 vs Simplicity Regent 18HVCraftsman 917.27639 vs Simplicity Regent 18HVIngersoll lawn tractors 5818V vs Simplicity Regent 18HVIseki lawn tractors TMG18 vs Simplicity Regent 18HV