John Deere 285 vs Yard-Man lawn tractors 14843

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John Deere 285

John Deere 285

18 HP · 1987–1992

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Yard-Man lawn tractors 14843

Yard-Man lawn tractors 14843

18 HP · 1984–1986

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 285 and the Yard-Man lawn tractors 14843 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
  • The John Deere 285 is the more recent model: production started in 1987, versus 1984 for the Yard-Man lawn tractors 14843.
  • The Yard-Man lawn tractors 14843 is heavier: 317 kg versus 283 kg for the John Deere 285.
  • The John Deere 285 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 44".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 285Yard-Man lawn tractors 14843
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years1987–19921984–1986
Fuel—Gasoline
Cylinders—2
Weight283 kg317 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheelbase121 cm—
Length181 cm—
Mower deck46"44"

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