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John Deere 285

John Deere 285 tractor
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The John Deere 285 is a garden tractor produced from 1987 to 1992 as part of the Late 200 Series. It was John Deere's first lawn and garden tractor with an electronic fuel injected (EFI) engine option available in 1989. It features an 18 hp Kawasaki 585cc 2-cylinder liquid-cooled gasoline engine, a Sundstrand BDU-21 belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with manual enclosed recirculating ball steering. The tractor has a wheelbase of 47.9 inches, weighs 625 lbs, and offers optional attachments including mid-mount mower decks, blades, snow blowers, and a mechanical drive tiller.
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Power18 hp
Founded46/50" deck
Model285

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 285

Hitch

Type:sleeve hitch (Optional)

Engine

Type:gasoline, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical-shaft
Model:Kawasaki FD590V
Idle RPM:1400-3350
Fuel tank:3 gal (11.4 L)
Rated RPM:3400
Air cleaner:foam precleaner with paper filter
Bore/Stroke:2.91x2.68 inches (74 x 68 mm)
Compression:8.7:1
Fuel system:carburetor, electronic-fuel injected (Optional)
Displacement:585 cc (35.7 ci)
Oil capacity:2.6 qts (2.5 L)
Power (gross):18 hp (13.4 kW)
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:3.3 qts (3.1 L)
Oil change interval:50 h

Dimensions

Width:41.5 inches (105 cm)
Height:43.6 inches (110 cm)
Length:71.5 inches (181 cm)
Rear tire:23x10.50-12
Wheelbase:47.9 inches (121 cm)
Front tire:16x6.50-8
Ag rear tire:23x10.50-12
Shipping weight:625 lbs (283 kg)
Lawn/turf rear tire:23x10.50-12
Lawn/turf front tire:16x6.50-8

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery CCA:341
Battery Group:22F
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:17
Charging system:alternator

Production

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.
Series:Late 200 Series
Built in:Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Category:Garden tractor
Years produced:1987 - 1992

Attachments

Tiller:30-inch mechanical drive tiller (M03260X/MO3261X) compatible
46" Blade:front-mount, 46 inches width (116 cm), 17 inches height (43 cm), 5 inches lift (12 cm), 3 inches cut (7 cm), 110 lbs (49 kg), manual-lift, manual-angle
42" Snow blower:John Deere 32050M, 42 inches width (106 cm), single-stage, total width 43 inches (109 cm), clear height 17 inches (43 cm), front-mount, manual-lift, 175 lbs (79 kg)
46" mid-mount mower deck:46 inches (116 cm) width, total width 57 inches (144 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, cut height 1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm), weight 125 lbs (56 kg)
50" mid-mount mower deck:50 inches (127 cm) width, total width 61 inches (154 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, cut height 1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm), weight 155 lbs (70 kg)

Transmission

Type:belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears:infinite forward and reverse
Model:Sundstrand BDU-21
Oil type:Low-Viscosity Hy-Gard
Oil capacity:2.6 qts (2.5 L)
Oil change interval:250 h

Serial Numbers

1988:M00285A475001 (46" mower), M00285B475001 (50" mower)
1989:M00285A595001 (46" mower), M00285B605001 (50" mower), M00285C615001 (50" mower + fuel injection)
1990:M00285A010001 (46" mower), M00285B020001 (50" mower)
1991:M00285B100001 (50" mower), M00285A100001 (48" mower)
Location:Serial number decal on the rear of the 285, above the drawbar.

Brakes and Steering

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Expanding mechanical shoe brakes
Steering:manual enclosed recirculating ball
Operator station:Open operator station. Vinyl weather enclosure optional.

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:electric
Mid PTO:independent

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