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John Deere 285 Technical Specifications

John Deere 285 Engine Specs

Engine Model - Kawasaki FD590V
Engine Type - Gasoline, 4-stroke, OHV, V-twin 90 deg
Number of Cylinders - 2
Displacement, cu in (L) - 35,7 (0,585)
Engine Bore, in (mm) - 2,91 (74,0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) - 2,68 (68,0)
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) - 18,0 (13,4)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm - 3400
Idle Engine Speed, rpm - 1400-3350
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lbs) - 0
Compression - 8.7:1
Carburetor Model - Mikuni BV24-18
Carburetor Type - Horizontal draft type
Cooling system - Liquid-cooling
Ignition system - Transistorized ignition
Lubricating system - Pressure feed lubrication system
Starting system - Solenoid shift type electric starter
Charging system - 12 Volt, 17A with regulator
Cooling system - Pressurized forced circulation type
Spark plug - NGK BMR6A
Spark plug gap, in (mm) - 0,024-0,028 (0,6-0,7)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) - 3,0 (11,5)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) - 2,6 (2,5)
Coolant Capacity, qts (L) - 3,3 (3,1)
Electrical System Rating, Volts - 12
Alternator Rating, Amps - 17

JD 285 Transmission

Transmission Model - Sundstrand BDU-21 Transaxle
Transmission Type - Belt-driven hydrostatic
Speeds - Infinite forward and reverse
Transmission Oil Capacity, qts (L) - 2,6 (2,5)
Maximum Speed (Forward), mph (kph) - 7,0 (11,3)
Maximum Speed (Reverse), mph (kph) - 2,9 (4,7)
Service Brake - Expanding mechanical shoe

John Deere 285 Wheels and Tires

Drive Wheels - 2WD
Steering Configuration - Front steer
Steering System - Manual enclosed recirculating ball
Front Tire Size - 16x6.50-8
Rear Tire Size - 23x10.50-12

JD 285 Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase, in (mm) - 47,9 (1210)
Length, in (mm) - 71,5 (1810)
Height, in (mm) - 43,6 (1100)
Overall Width, in (mm) - 41,5 (1050)
Weight, lb (kg) - 625 (283)

John Deere 285 Attachments

42 Inch Snow blower

Snowblower Model - JD 3250M
Type - One-stage, Front-mount
Clearing width, in (mm) - 42 (1060)
Clearing height, in (mm) - 17 (430)
Overall width, in (mm) - 43 (1090)
Lift - Manual
Weight, lb (kg) - 175 (79)

46 Inch Mower Deck

Mower Deck Type - Mid-mount
Number of Blades - 3
Cutting width, in (mm) - 46 (1160)
Overall width, in (mm) - 57 (1440)
Cutting height, in (mm) - 1,5-4,0 inch (30-100)
Lifting - Manual
Weight, lb (kg) - 125 (56)

50 Inch Mower Deck

Mower Deck Type - Mid-mount
Number of Blades - 3
Cutting width, in (mm) - 50 (1270)
Overall width, in (mm) - 61 (1540)
Cutting height, in (mm) - 1,5-4,0 inch (30-100)
Lifting - Manual
Weight, lb (kg) - 155 (70)

Front Blade

Blade Type - Front-mount
Width, in (mm) - 46,0 (1160)
Height, in (mm) - 17,0 (430)
Lift height, in (mm) - 5,0 (120)
Cut depth, in (mm) - 3,0 (70)
Weight, lb (kg) - 110 (49)
Lift - Manual
Angle - Manual

JOHN DEERE TRACTORS ATTACHMENTS
420	430	455	790	990
X300	X320	X330	X350	X475
X485	X500	X540	X570	X590
X700	X720	X738	X758	1023E
2025R	2210	2520	3025E	3032E
3038E	3038R	3039R	3046R	3203
3320	3520	4052R	4066R	4100
4105	4115	4200	4310	4320
4400	4410	4520	4600	4720

JD TRACTORS TROUBLESHOOTING
2640	3040	3310	3650	4100
5050D	5090R	5410	6105R	7200R
E130	L111	LA110	LT155	X300R