John Deere 285 vs Wheel Horse 18HP
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 285 and the Wheel Horse 18HP deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The John Deere 285 is the more recent model: production started in 1987, versus 1973 for the Wheel Horse 18HP.
- The Wheel Horse 18HP has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 46".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 285 | Wheel Horse 18HP | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1987–1992 | 1973 |
| Fuel | — | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Weight | 283 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 121 cm | — |
| Length | 181 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 46" | 48" |