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Lawn Tractor · 1987Unverified

John Deere 285

Name: John Deere 285
Brand: John Deere

John Deere 285 — Late 200 Series · 18 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 285 is a lawn tractor model with a rated output of 18 hp, placing it centrally within its class in terms of power. Produced between 1987 and 1992, this model is equipped with a 2-cylinder petrol liquid-cooled engine, which powers two-wheel drive via a hydrostatic transmission. The listed weight of the John Deere 285 is 283 kg, and it is intended for use on areas of up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

18 hp

Weight

283 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

75 rows

Recorded power

18 hp

Recorded weight

283 kg

Transmissions

hydrostatic

Production years

1987-1992

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference

Garden tractorReference

Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USAReference

The 285 was John Deere's first lawn and garden tractor with an electronic fuel injected (EFI) engine. The 285 EFI was manufactured for the 1989 model year.Reference

Two-wheel driveReference

Steeringmanual enclosed recirculating ballReference

Expanding mechanical shoe brakesReference

Open operator station. Vinyl weather enclosure optional.Reference

Engine

18HP Kawasaki 585cc 2-cyl gasolineReference

Fuel tank11.4 LReference

Kawasaki FD590VReference

gasolineReference

2-cylinderReference

liquid-cooled vertical-shaftReference

The engine was available in a fuel-injected version for the 1989 model year.Reference

Displacement35.7 ciReference

Bore/Stroke74 x 68 mmReference

Power (gross)13.4 kWReference

Fuel systemcarburetorReference

Fuel systemelectronic-fuel injectedReference

Air cleanerfoam precleaner with paper filterReference

Compression8.7:1Reference

Rated RPM3400Reference

Idle RPM1400-3350Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Coolant capacity3.1 LReference

Oil capacity2.5 LReference

Oil change50 hReference

Transmission

hydrostaticReference

TransmissionSundstrand BDU-21Reference

Typebelt-driven hydrostaticReference

Gearsinfinite forward and reverseReference

Oil capacity2.5 LReference

Oil typeLow-Viscosity Hy-GardReference

Oil change250 hReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Typesleeve hitchReference

Mid PTOindependentReference

ClutchelectricReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase121 cmReference

Weight283 kgReference

Front tire16x6.50-8Reference

Rear tire23x10.50-12Reference

Ag rear23x10.50-12Reference

Lawn/turf front16x6.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear23x10.50-12Reference

Length181 cmReference

Width105 cmReference

Height110 cmReference

Shipping weight283 kgReference

John Deere 285 attachments

46" mid-mount mower deckReference

50" mid-mount mower deckReference

snowblowerReference

bladeReference

285 Serial Numbers

Location:Serial number decal on the rear of the 285, above the drawbar.Reference

1988M00285A475001 (46" mower)Reference

1989M00285A595001 (46" mower)Reference

1990M00285A010001 (46" mower)Reference

1988M00285B475001 (50" mower)Reference

1989M00285B605001 (50" mower)Reference

1990M00285B020001 (50" mower)Reference

1991M00285B100001 (50" mower)Reference

1989M00285C615001 (50" mower + fuel injection)Reference

1991M00285A100001 (48" mower)Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps17Reference

Battery CCA341Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Battery Group22FReference

Attachment overview

46" mid-mount mower deckReference

50" mid-mount mower deckReference

SnowblowerReference

BladeReference

A 30-inch mechanical drive tiller (M03260X/MO3261X) was compatible with the John Deere 285.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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