John Deere 285 vs Troy-Bilt lawn tractors GTX 18

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John Deere 285

John Deere 285

18 HP · 1987–1992

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Troy-Bilt lawn tractors GTX 18

Troy-Bilt lawn tractors GTX 18

18 HP · 1994–2001

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 285 and the Troy-Bilt lawn tractors GTX 18 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
  • The Troy-Bilt lawn tractors GTX 18 is the more recent model: production started in 1994, versus 1987 for the John Deere 285.
  • The Troy-Bilt lawn tractors GTX 18 is heavier: 347 kg versus 283 kg for the John Deere 285.
  • The John Deere 285 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 42".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 285Troy-Bilt lawn tractors GTX 18
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years1987–19921994–2001
Fuel—Gasoline
Cylinders—2
Weight283 kg347 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheelbase121 cm124 cm
Length181 cm195 cm
Mower deck46"42"

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