John Deere 285 vs Snapper lawn tractors ST1842

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John Deere 285

John Deere 285

18 HP · 1987–1992

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Snapper lawn tractors ST1842

Snapper lawn tractors ST1842

18 HP · 2014–2024

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 285 and the Snapper lawn tractors ST1842 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
  • The Snapper lawn tractors ST1842 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1987 for the John Deere 285.
  • The John Deere 285 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 42".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 285Snapper lawn tractors ST1842
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years1987–19922014–2024
Fuel—Gasoline
Cylinders—1
Weight283 kg—
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticGear
Wheelbase121 cm—
Length181 cm175 cm
Mower deck46"42"

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