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John Deere 285 Lawn Riding Tractor Mower

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The John Deere brand is world renowned for specialization in manufacturing agricultural, construction, and forestry machinery. Listed in America’s Fortune 500 rankings, John Deere is can be synonymous with quality and efficient tractors and equipment for jobs big and small. Since 1963, the John Deere name has graced the sides of its traditional green lawn and garden tractors. The original 285 model, manufactured from the year 1987 to 1992, incorporates all of the durability and reliability consumers have come to trust from John Deere. The 285 garden tractor was built in the company’s factory in Horicon, Wisconsin, and was built for use as a riding lawn mower for homeowners. The John Deere 285 lawn tractor is designed for mowing grass and other plants, with either a 46 inch or 50 inch mid-mount mower deck attachment. There are several attachments available for use with the John Deere 285 lawn mower. Two mid-mount blades are available including the three-blade with manual lift and mower decks of 46 inches and 50 inches. A front-mount manual lift blade is also available with a 26 inch width and 17 inch height as well as a 42 inch snow blower. The snow blower attachment is front-mount, single stage with manual lift. The height of the cut range on the John Deere 285 lawn tractor can be adjusted from 3 to 10 inches. The lawn tractor also accommodates snow blower and blade attachments for increased capabilities. For additional powerhouse work around the yard, the 285 features a rear sleeve hitch attachments for towing needs. The negative ground charging system produces 17 amps to the engine and is controlled by an alternator. The John Deere 285 garden tractor also features expanding mechanical shoe breaks for full control when in operation. The battery on this garden mower is a 22 F group battery with a cold cranking amp rating of 341. The ignition box allows for easy turning on and off the machinery. The tractor is powered by an 18 horsepower Kawasaki 585cc 2 cylinder gasoline engine and hydrostatic transmission. Power and maneuverability can also be no problem with 4x2 two-wheel drive and manual steering. The manual enclosed recirculating ball makes steering quick and easy while offering control. The John Deere 285 garden tractor requires three types of fluids to maintain the engine and run properly. With a fuel tank capacity of three gallons, the John Deere 285 lawn tractor is designed to conquer both large and small yard jobs. The 3.3 quart capacity liquid coolant reservoir and 2.6 quarts of oil must also be maintained for maximum engine performance. The cab of the John Deere model 285 garden tractor consists of an open operator station and a vinyl weather enclosure can be purchased as an additional accessory. The tractors wheelbase is 47.9 inches and consists of a height of 43.6 inches. The two-wheel drive turning radius is 2.1 feet which can make mowing around garden features quick and easy. The John Deere model 285 lawn tractor can be a great piece of equipment to control any garden, mow plants, and for snow removal.