John Deere 285 vs Troy-Bilt lawn tractors 13040

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John Deere 285

John Deere 285

18 HP · 1987–1992

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Troy-Bilt lawn tractors 13040

Troy-Bilt lawn tractors 13040

18 HP · 1993–1996

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 285 and the Troy-Bilt lawn tractors 13040 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
  • The Troy-Bilt lawn tractors 13040 is the more recent model: production started in 1993, versus 1987 for the John Deere 285.
  • The John Deere 285 is heavier: 283 kg versus 226 kg for the Troy-Bilt lawn tractors 13040.
  • The John Deere 285 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 285Troy-Bilt lawn tractors 13040
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years1987–19921993–1996
Fuel—Gasoline
Cylinders—2
Weight283 kg226 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheelbase121 cm126 cm
Length181 cm182 cm
Mower deck46"38"

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