John Deere 285 vs White Z-180
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 285 and the White Z-180 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The White Z-180 is the more recent model: production started in 1998, versus 1987 for the John Deere 285.
- The White Z-180 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 46".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 285 | White Z-180 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1987–1992 | 1998 |
| Fuel | — | Gasoline |
| Weight | 283 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 121 cm | — |
| Length | 181 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 46" | 48" |