John Deere 285 vs Simplicity Sovereign 18H

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John Deere 285

John Deere 285

18 HP · 1987–1992

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Simplicity Sovereign 18H

Simplicity Sovereign 18H

18 HP · 1993–2000

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 285 and the Simplicity Sovereign 18H deliver the same power: 18 HP.
  • The Simplicity Sovereign 18H is the more recent model: production started in 1993, versus 1987 for the John Deere 285.
  • The Simplicity Sovereign 18H is heavier: 312 kg versus 283 kg for the John Deere 285.
  • The John Deere 285 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 42".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 285Simplicity Sovereign 18H
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years1987–19921993–2000
Fuel—Gasoline
Cylinders—2
Weight283 kg312 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheelbase121 cm128 cm
Length181 cm177 cm
Mower deck46"42"

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