John Deere 285

The John Deere 285 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 585 cc 35.7 ci engine. The rated power output is 18 hp 13.4 kW. Transmission: Sundstrand BDU-21. Operating weight: 625 lbs 283 kg.

Overview

	1987 - 1992 Late 200 SeriesGarden tractor
1987 - 1992
Late 200 Series
Garden tractor

Production
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
18HP Kawasaki 585cc 2-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank	3 gal 11.4 L
Engine details ...

John Deere 285 Transmission
hydrostatic
Transmission details ...

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

Tractor hitch
Type	sleeve hitch OptOptional

Power Take-off (PTO)
Mid PTO	independent
Clutch	electric

Dimensions & Tires
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 ...

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

References
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
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

Engine

Engine Detail — 585 cc / 35.7 ci Gasoline

Manufacturer	Kawasaki FD590V
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	2-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical-shaft
The engine was available in a fuel-injected version for the 1989 model year.
Displacement	585 cc 35.7 ci
Bore/Stroke	2.91x2.68 inches 74 x 68 mm
Power (gross)	18 hp 13.4 kW
Fuel system	carburetor
	electronic-fuel injected OptOptional
Air cleaner	foam precleaner with paper filter
Compression	8.7:1
Rated RPM	3400
Idle RPM	1400-3350
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	3.3 qts 3.1 L
Oil capacity	2.6 qts 2.5 L
Oil change	50 h

John Deere 285 Engine

Transmission

Transmission — Sundstrand BDU-21

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

	Low-Viscosity Hy-Gard

Dimensions

John Deere 285 Tires
Ag rear	23x10.50-12
Lawn/turf front	16x6.50-8
Lawn/turf rear	23x10.50-12

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 weight	625 lbs 283 kg

Attachments

Attachment overview
46" mid-mount mower deck
50" mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower
Blade
A 30-inch mechanical drive tiller (M03260X/MO3261X) was compatible with the John Deere 285.

Photos

John Deere 285 with mower deck and rear bagger.

John Deere 285 EFI.