John Deere 285 vs Troy-Bilt lawn tractors 5118HR

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John Deere 285

John Deere 285

18 HP · 1987–1992

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Troy-Bilt lawn tractors 5118HR

Troy-Bilt lawn tractors 5118HR

18 HP · 1989

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 285 and the Troy-Bilt lawn tractors 5118HR deliver the same power: 18 HP.
  • The Troy-Bilt lawn tractors 5118HR is the more recent model: production started in 1989, versus 1987 for the John Deere 285.

Full specs comparison

John Deere 285Troy-Bilt lawn tractors 5118HR
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years1987–19921989
Fuel—Gasoline
Cylinders—2
Weight283 kg—
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheelbase121 cm—
Length181 cm—
Mower deck46"—

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