John Deere 285 vs Yard Pro lawn tractors GT-18

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 285

John Deere 285

18 HP · 1987–1992

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Yard Pro lawn tractors GT-18

Yard Pro lawn tractors GT-18

18 HP · 1992–1995

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 285 and the Yard Pro lawn tractors GT-18 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
  • The Yard Pro lawn tractors GT-18 is the more recent model: production started in 1992, versus 1987 for the John Deere 285.
  • The John Deere 285 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 44".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 285Yard Pro lawn tractors GT-18
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years1987–19921992–1995
Fuel—Gasoline
Cylinders—2
Weight283 kg—
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticGear
Gears (fwd/rev)—6 / 1
Wheelbase121 cm—
Length181 cm—
Mower deck46"44"

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