Lawn Tractor · 1987Unverified
John Deere 285
John Deere 285 — Late 200 Series · 18 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
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
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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.