John Deere 285 vs Yamaha lawn tractors YT6800
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 285 and the Yamaha lawn tractors YT6800 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The Yamaha lawn tractors YT6800 is the more recent model: production started in 1989, versus 1987 for the John Deere 285.
- The John Deere 285 is heavier: 283 kg versus 244 kg for the Yamaha lawn tractors YT6800.
- The Yamaha lawn tractors YT6800 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 46".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 285 | Yamaha lawn tractors YT6800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1987–1992 | 1989–1992 |
| Fuel | — | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Weight | 283 kg | 244 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 121 cm | 117 cm |
| Length | 181 cm | 175 cm |
| Mower deck | 46" | 48" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the John Deere 285 or the Yamaha lawn tractors YT6800?
The John Deere 285 and the Yamaha lawn tractors YT6800 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
Which is more recent, the John Deere 285 or the Yamaha lawn tractors YT6800?
The Yamaha lawn tractors YT6800 is the more recent model: production started in 1989, versus 1987 for the John Deere 285.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 285 or the Yamaha lawn tractors YT6800?
The John Deere 285 is heavier: 283 kg versus 244 kg for the Yamaha lawn tractors YT6800.
Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere 285 or the Yamaha lawn tractors YT6800?
The Yamaha lawn tractors YT6800 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 46".
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