John Deere 285 vs Troy-Bilt lawn tractors Bronco 42
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 285 and the Troy-Bilt lawn tractors Bronco 42 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The Troy-Bilt lawn tractors Bronco 42 is the more recent model: production started in 2004, versus 1987 for the John Deere 285.
- The John Deere 285 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 285 | Troy-Bilt lawn tractors Bronco 42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1987–1992 | 2004–2019 |
| Fuel | — | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 1 |
| Weight | 283 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | CVT |
| Wheelbase | 121 cm | — |
| Length | 181 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 46" | 42" |
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