John Deere lawn tractors 285 tractor specifications

1987 - 1992

1987 - 1992 Late 200 SeriesGarden tractor

Series:

Series:265 ← 285320 ↓

1988 - 1994

Late 200 Series

Garden tractor

Series:

Series:	260 ←	265	→ 285
		GT275 ↓

Production

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Type	Garden tractor
Factory	Horicon, Wisconsin, USA

John Deere 265 Engine

John Deere 265 Engine
17HP Kawasaki 534cc 1-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank	3 gal 11.4 L
Engine details ...

John Deere 265 Transmission

John Deere 265 Transmission
hydrostatic
Transmission details ...

Mechanical

Mechanical
Chassis	4x2 2WD
Steering	manual enclosed recirculating ball
Brakes	expanding mechanical shoe
Cab	Open operator station. Vinyl weather enclosure optional.

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch
Type	sleeve hitch OptOptional

Power Take-off (PTO)

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

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	47.9 inches 121 cm
Weight	630 to 755 pounds
Front tire	16x6.50-8
Rear tire	23x10.50-12
Full dimensions and tires ...

265 Serial Numbers

265 Serial Numbers
1988	457001
1989	595001
1990	010001
1991	100001
1992	130001
1993	150001
1994	160001
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

265 Serial Location

265 Serial Location

Serial number decal on the rear of the tractor, above the drawbar.

Electrical

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	15
Battery CCA	341
Battery volts	12
Battery Group	22F

Production

Production ManufacturerJohn Deere TypeGarden tractor FactoryHoricon, 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

John Deere 285 Engine 18HP Kawasaki 585cc 2-cyl gasoline Fuel tank3 gal
11.4 L Engine details ...

1987 - 1992

Late 200 Series

Garden tractor

Series:

Series:	265 ←	285
		320 ↓

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Kawasaki FD590V
gasoline
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

Engine Oil

Engine Oil

Oil capacity	2.6 qts 2.5 L
Oil change	50 h

John Deere 285 Transmission

John Deere 285 Transmission hydrostatic Transmission details ...

1987 - 1992

Late 200 Series

Garden tractor

Series:

Series:	265 ←	285
		320 ↓

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

Speeds

Speeds

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis4x2 2WD Steeringmanual enclosed recirculating ball Brakesexpanding mechanical shoe CabOpen operator station. Vinyl weather enclosure optional.