John Deere
285
Lawn tractor · 1987–1992 · 18 hp
John Deere285
The John Deere 285 is a lawn tractor manufactured from 1987 to 1992. It features a Kawasaki FD590V engine, and manual enclosed recirculating ball steering. The transmission is a belt-driven hydrostatic type with infinite forward and reverse.
Engine
| Engine | Kawasaki FD590V |
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| Fuel Type | gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Displacement | 35.7 ci (585 cc) |
| Bore | 2.91 in (74 mm) |
| Stroke | 2.68 in (68 mm) |
| Compression Ratio | 8.7 |
| Power Gross | 18 hp (13.4 kW) |
| Air Cleaner | foam precleaner with paper filter |
| Fuel System | carburetor |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Oil Capacity | 2.6 qts (2.5 L) |
| Coolant Capacity | 3.3 qts (3.1 L) |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki |
| Rated | 3,400 RPM |
| Idle | 1400-3350 RPM |
| Oil Change Interval Hours | 50 |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Transmission Model | Sundstrand BDU-21 |
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Oil Capacity | 2.6 qts (2.5 L) |
| Oil Type | Low-Viscosity Hy-Gard |
| Available Options | hydrostatic |
PTO
| Rear Type | independent |
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| Mid Type | independent |
Hitch
| Rear Type | sleeve hitch optional |
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Dimensions
| Length | 71.5 in (181 cm) |
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| Width | 41.5 in (105 cm) |
| Height | 43.6 in (110 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 47.9 in (121 cm) |
Weight
| Weight | 625 lbs (283 kg) |
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| Shipping | 625 lbs (283 kg) |
Tires & Tracks
| Front Ag | 16x6.50-8 |
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| Rear Ag | 23x10.50-12 |
Fuel
| Capacity | 3 gal (11.4 L) |
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Steering
| Type | manual enclosed recirculating ball |
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Cab
| Cab | open operator station with optional vinyl weather enclosure |
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