The John Deere 285 tractor has 17 hp engine horsepower and 18 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower17 hp
PTO horsepower18 hp
Drawbar horsepower222.7 hp
Rated RPM3,400 rpm
Torque30.5 lb-ft
Operating weight625 lb
John Deere 285 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
17 hp
PTO horsepower
18 hp
Drawbar horsepower
222.7 hp
Rated engine RPM
3,400 rpm
Engine torque
30.5 lb-ft
Engine displacement
35.7 cu in
Engine model
Kawasaki FD590V
Operating weight
625 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
17 hp
Average
77.5 hp
Low
6 hp
High
540 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
18 hp
Average
73.2 hp
Low
6 hp
High
620 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
222.7 hp
Average
67 hp
Low
5.5 hp
High
470 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
625 lb
Average
7,216.1 lb
Low
300 lb
High
59,000 lb
John Deere 285 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
For same-class comparisons, the John Deere 285’s engine horsepower figure is 17 hp.
PTO note
The John Deere 285 has 18 hp available at the PTO, placing it in the low-horsepower compact tractor PTO range rather than a heavy-implement class.
Drawbar note
Use 222.7 hp drawbar horsepower for pulling comparisons and 18 hp PTO horsepower for driven implements on the John Deere 285.
Power-to-weight note
The John Deere 285 pairs 17 hp with 625 lb of operating weight, so the real-world result depends heavily on traction, ballast and tyre setup.
Engine note
The John Deere 285’s 35.7 cu in engine makes 17 hp, or about 0.5 hp per litre.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere 285’s 30.5 lb-ft torque figure should be read with its 35.7 cu in engine size and 3,400 rpm rated speed.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Horsepower, PTO horsepower, drawbar horsepower, weight and engine specs can change by year, market, engine option, cab, transmission and test standard. Please check the operator manual and official deere.com website for official information.
