John Deere 285 vs White LT-18
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 285 and the White LT-18 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The White LT-18 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 227 kg for the White LT-18.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 285 | White LT-18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1987–1992 | 1994 |
| Fuel | — | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Weight | 283 kg | 227 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | — |
| Wheelbase | 121 cm | — |
| Length | 181 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 46" | 46" |