John Deere 285 Specs, Price, Reviews & Attachments 2023

John Deere 285 Price, Reviews, Specs, Engine Oil Capacity, Weight, Serial Numbers, Attachments, History, Features & Pictures

John Deere 285 Price, Reviews, Specs: John Deere 285 Garden Tractor is equipped with a Kawasaki FD590V gasoline 2-cylinder liquid-cooled, 585cc engine, which delivers 18 hp (13.4 kW) power at rated rpm 3500.

The John Deere 285 Garden Tractor featured a 4×2 2WD chassis, 18HP Kawasaki 585cc 2-cyl gasoline engine, Hydrostatic transmission, infinite forward and reverse gears, 2.5 L Oil capacity, and 625 lbs weight.

John Deere 285 Garden Tractor attachments include a 46″ mid-mount mower deck, 50″ mid-mount mower deck, Snowblower, and Blade.

Now, let’s find out the John Deere 285 Garden Tractor Price, Parts Specs, Reviews, Serial numbers & Images.

John Deere 285 Price 

John Deere 285 Specs, Price, Reviews & Attachments

John Deere 285 Original Price: $2,300 USD

Serial Numbers

  • 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)

John Deere 285 Specs

Engine

Engine Kawasaki FD590V gasoline 2-cylinder liquid-cooled
Displacement: 585 cc
35.7 ci
Bore/Stroke: 2.91×2.68 inches
74 x 68 mm
Power (gross): 18 hp
13.4 kW
Air cleaner: foam precleaner with the paper filter
Compression: 8.7:1
Rated RPM: 3400
Idle RPM: 1400-3350
Starter volts: 12
Oil capacity: 2.6 qts
2.5 L
Coolant capacity: 3.3 qts
3.1 L

Mechanical

Chassis: 4×2 2WD
Steering: manual enclosed recirculating ball
Brakes: expanding mechanical shoe
Cab: Open operator station. Vinyl weather enclosure optional.
Transmission: hydrostatic

Transmission

Sundstrand BDU-21
Type: hydrostatic
Gears: infinite forward and reverse
Oil capacity: 2.6 qts
2.5 L
Oil type:
Low-Viscosity Hy-Gard

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 47.9 inches
121 cm
Length: 71.5 inches
181 cm
Width: 41.5 inches
105 cm
Height: 43.6 inches
110 cm
Shipping: 625 lbs
283 kg

Tires

Ag rear: 23×10.50-12
Lawn/turf front: 16×6.50-8
Lawn/turf rear: 23×10.50-12

Battery

Number: 1
Cold-cranking amps: 341
Volts: 12
Group: 22F

Electrical

Ground: negative
Charging system: alternator
Charging amps: 17

John Deere 285 Attachments

46″ Mower deck
Type: mid-mount John Deere
3-blade with manual lift
Cutting width: 46 inches
116 cm
Weight: 125 lbs
56 kg
Overall width: 57 inches
144 cm
Cut height: 1.5 to 4 inch
3 to 10 cm
50″ Mower deck
Type: mid-mount John Deere
3-blade with manual lift
Cutting width: 50 inches
127 cm
Weight: 155 lbs
70 kg
Overall width: 61 inches
154 cm
Cut height: 1.5 to 4 inch
3 to 10 cm
Blade
Type: front-mount John Deere
Width: 46 inches
116 cm
Height: 17 inches
43 cm
Lift height: 5 inches
12 cm
Cut depth: 3 inches
7 cm
Weight: 110 lbs
49 kg
Lift: manual
Angle: manual
42″ Snowblower
Type: front-mount John Deere
single-stage with manual lift
Clearing width: 42 inches
106 cm
Clearing height: 17 inches
43 cm
Weight: 175 lbs
79 kg
Overall width: 43 inches
109 cm

John Deere 285 Review 

The John Deere 285, a garden tractor in production from 1987 to 2001, garnered popularity among both homeowners and landscapers owing to its resilience, dependability, and user-friendly design.

Equipped with an 18-horsepower Kohler engine, the 285 offers ample power for mowing, towing, and various other tasks. Its hydrostatic transmission ensures effortless operation with smooth shifting. Additionally, the 285 boasts a 48-inch mower deck, enabling swift coverage of substantial areas.

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  1. J.D. 285 getting no fuel what is most common problem and does it have a pump in the tank? T.y.

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