John Deere 285 vs Snapper lawn tractors MGT1800G
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 285 and the Snapper lawn tractors MGT1800G deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The Snapper lawn tractors MGT1800G is the more recent model: production started in 1997, versus 1987 for the John Deere 285.
- The Snapper lawn tractors MGT1800G is heavier: 498 kg versus 283 kg for the John Deere 285.
- The Snapper lawn tractors MGT1800G has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 46".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 285 | Snapper lawn tractors MGT1800G | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1987–1992 | 1997 |
| Fuel | — | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Weight | 283 kg | 498 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 4 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 121 cm | 147 cm |
| Length | 181 cm | 213 cm |
| Mower deck | 46" | 48" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the John Deere 285 or the Snapper lawn tractors MGT1800G?
The John Deere 285 and the Snapper lawn tractors MGT1800G deliver the same power: 18 HP.
Which is more recent, the John Deere 285 or the Snapper lawn tractors MGT1800G?
The Snapper lawn tractors MGT1800G is the more recent model: production started in 1997, versus 1987 for the John Deere 285.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 285 or the Snapper lawn tractors MGT1800G?
The Snapper lawn tractors MGT1800G is heavier: 498 kg versus 283 kg for the John Deere 285.
Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere 285 or the Snapper lawn tractors MGT1800G?
The Snapper lawn tractors MGT1800G has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 46".
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