John Deere 285 Specs, Price, Reviews & Attachments 2024

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 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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