Specifications
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| Model information | |
| Production years | 1987 - 1992 |
| Series | Late 200 Series |
| Equipment type | Garden tractor |
| Production | |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Equipment type | Garden tractor |
| Built in | Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
| Notes | 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. |
| John Deere 285 Engine | |
| Engine | 18HP Kawasaki 585cc 2-cyl gasoline |
| Fuel tank | 3 gal 11.4 L |
| Details | Engine details ... |
| John Deere 285 Transmission | |
| Transmission | hydrostatic |
| Details | Transmission details ... |
| Mechanical | |
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | manual enclosed recirculating ball |
| Brakes | Expanding mechanical shoe brakes |
| Cab / ROPS | Open operator station. Vinyl weather enclosure optional. |
| Tractor hitch | |
| Type | sleeve hitch (optional) |
| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Mid PTO | independent |
| Clutch | electric |
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Wheelbase | 47.9 inches 121 cm |
| Weight | 625 lbs 283 kg |
| Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
| Rear tire | 23x10.50-12 |
| Details | Full dimensions and tires ... |
| John Deere 285 attachments | |
| Attachment | 46" mid-mount mower deck 50" mid-mount mower deck snowblower blade |
| Details | Attachment details ... |
| 285 Serial Numbers | |
| Location: | Serial number decal on the rear of the 285, above the drawbar. |
| 1988 | M00285A475001 (46" mower) |
| 1989 | M00285A595001 (46" mower) |
| 1990 | M00285A010001 (46" mower) |
| 1988 | M00285B475001 (50" mower) |
| 1989 | M00285B605001 (50" mower) |
| 1990 | M00285B020001 (50" mower) |
| 1991 | M00285B100001 (50" mower) |
| 1989 | M00285C615001 (50" mower + fuel injection) |
| 1991 | M00285A100001 (48" mower) |
| Details | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Electrical | |
| Ground | negative |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Charging amps | 17 |
| Battery CCA | 341 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Battery Group | 22F |
| References | |
| Publication | 200 Series published in 1989, by John Deere 200 Series published in 1990, by John Deere Riding Mowers Product Information Handbook published in 1991, by John Deere Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1988, by John Deere Lawn & Garden Equipment published in 1990, by John Deere Grounds Care & Recreation Products Sales Manual published in 1989, by John Deere New Implements for the 240, 260, 265, and 285 Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1988, by John Deere Operator's Manual 240, 260, 265, 285 Lawn and Garden Tractors (OMM79648) published in 1989 Operator's Manual 240, 260, 265, 285 Lawn and Garden Tractors (OMM95270) published in 1989 Operator's Manual 240, 260, 265, 285 Lawn and Garden Tractors (OMM96102) published in 1990 |
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- 26517.0 hp
- 285 Current model18.0 hp