John Deere 285 vs Wheel Horse 268-H

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 285

John Deere 285

18 HP · 1987–1992

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Wheel Horse 268-H

Wheel Horse 268-H

18 HP · 1994–2003

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 285 and the Wheel Horse 268-H deliver the same power: 18 HP.
  • The Wheel Horse 268-H is the more recent model: production started in 1994, versus 1987 for the John Deere 285.
  • The John Deere 285 is heavier: 283 kg versus 254 kg for the Wheel Horse 268-H.
  • The John Deere 285 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 285Wheel Horse 268-H
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years1987–19921994–2003
Fuel—Gasoline
Cylinders—2
Weight283 kg254 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheelbase121 cm125 cm
Length181 cm175 cm
Mower deck46"38"

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