John Deere 285 vs Steiner lawn tractors ST-18

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 285

John Deere 285

18 HP · 1987–1992

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Steiner lawn tractors ST-18

Steiner lawn tractors ST-18

18 HP · 1980–1982

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 285 and the Steiner lawn tractors ST-18 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
  • The John Deere 285 is the more recent model: production started in 1987, versus 1980 for the Steiner lawn tractors ST-18.

Full specs comparison

John Deere 285Steiner lawn tractors ST-18
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years1987–19921980–1982
Fuel—Gasoline
Cylinders—2
Weight283 kg—
Drive2WD4WD
TransmissionHydrostatic—
Wheelbase121 cm—
Length181 cm—
Mower deck46"—

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