john deere lawn tractors 285
 | 1987 - 1992
Late 200 SeriesGarden tractor | 1987 - 1992 | Late 200 Series | Garden tractor |
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1987 - 1992 | ||||
Late 200 Series | ||||
Garden tractor | ||||
1987 - 1992 | |
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Late 200 Series | |
Garden tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Garden tractor | |
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA | |
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 | |
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18HP Kawasaki 585cc 2-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 3 gal
11.4 L |
Engine details ...  | |
John Deere 285 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ...  |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual enclosed recirculating ball |
Expanding mechanical shoe brakes | |
Open operator station. Vinyl weather enclosure optional. | |
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John Deere 285 photos...  |
Tractor hitch | |
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Type | sleeve hitch OptOptional |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | electric |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 47.9 inches
121 cm |
Weight | 625 lbs
283 kg |
Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
Rear tire | 23x10.50-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
John Deere 285 attachments | |
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46" mid-mount mower deck | |
50" mid-mount mower deck | |
snowblower | |
blade | |
Attachment details ...  |
285 Serial Numbers | |
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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) |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 17 |
Battery CCA | 341 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery Group | 22F |
References | |
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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 | |
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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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