John Deere 285 vs Snapper lawn tractors MGT1800G

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John Deere 285

John Deere 285

18 HP · 1987–1992

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Snapper lawn tractors MGT1800G

Snapper lawn tractors MGT1800G

18 HP · 1997

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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 285Snapper lawn tractors MGT1800G
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years1987–19921997
Fuel—Gasoline
Cylinders—2
Weight283 kg498 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticGear
Gears (fwd/rev)—4 / 1
Wheelbase121 cm147 cm
Length181 cm213 cm
Mower deck46"48"

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