What year is my John Deere 285?

The 285 EFI was manufactured for the 1989 model year….John Deere 285.

285 Serial Numbers
Location:	Serial number decal on the rear of the 285, above the drawbar.
1990	M00285B020001 (50″ mower)
1991	M00285B100001 (50″ mower)
1989	M00285C615001 (50″ mower + fuel injection)

How fast can you go with a disc mower?

The advantages of a disc mower are: If you have the horsepower, there is almost no limit to how fast you can drive through the field. Speeds of up to 15 mph or more are feasible, though very few tractors can do this safely.

Where are John Deere Disc mowers made?

All the Deere discbines use Deere cutterbars that they build in house, well actually they assemble them in house most of the manufacturing and machining is done in China.

How many horsepower is a John Deere 285?

John Deere 285 Engine

Engine Detail
Kawasaki FD590V
Displacement	585 cc 35.7 ci
Bore/Stroke	2.91×2.68 inches 74 x 68 mm
Power (gross)	18 hp 13.4 kW

How old is my John Deere lawn mower?

1. Stand behind your John Deere lawn tractor and look to the bottom left hand corner near the left tire to locate the identification tag. This metal plate attached to the frame of the mower provides you with the tractor’s model and serial number. Tags may be located under the hood or along the front on older models.

How many acres can you cut hay per hour?

with a 16ft sp we can cut 10-12 acres an hr.

How many acres can you mow in an hour?

Average Lawn Mowing Pace

Mower Type	Pace
30 inch push mower	.75 acres per hour
38 inch lawn tractor	1-1.75 acres per hour
42 inch lawn tractor	1-1.9 acres per hour
42 inch zero turn	2.3-3.1 acres per hour

Are Kuhn and John Deere disc mowers the same?

Kuhn builds the 3-pt disc mowers for Deere but the John Deere’s pull-type disc mower conditioners are built by Deere themselves. Just to clarify depending on which one he’s looking at.

Which is better drum or disc mower?

Drum mowers are lighter and smaller than disc mowers, and they can be driven with less horsepower. Disc motors require hydraulic lifting, and hydraulic lift capabilities can be very handy in cases where you’re moving between several small fields. Disc mowers can cut more grass with each path.

How tall should hay be before cutting?

According to Gelley, the general rule when mowing lawns is to remove one third of the total leaf area. For hay production of cool-season pastures, mow or graze before seedheads develop, and down to 3 to 5 inches. For warm season pastures, mow or graze down to 8 to 10 inches for proper regrowth.

What size motor does a John Deere 285 have?

585 cc 35.7 ci
John Deere 285 Engine

Engine Detail
Kawasaki FD590V
Displacement	585 cc 35.7 ci
Bore/Stroke	2.91×2.68 inches 74 x 68 mm
Power (gross)	18 hp 13.4 kW

How do you tell what year my John Deere mower is?

Stand behind your John Deere lawn tractor and look to the bottom left hand corner near the left tire to locate the identification tag. This metal plate attached to the frame of the mower provides you with the tractor’s model and serial number. Tags may be located under the hood or along the front on older models.

How do I tell what year my John Deere is?

Identify the letter and numbers in positions nine through 12 in a 17-symbol VIN. In order, these identify the security code, calender year of manufacture, transmission code, and wheel or track designation. The calender year of manufacture will be denoted by an A for 2010, B for 2011 and so on.

How long does it take to mow 10 acres with a tractor?

Average Lawn Mowing Time

Mower Type	Time per Acre
54 inch lawn tractor	24-40 minutes
54 inch zero turn	15-20 minutes
66 inch zero turn	10-12 minutes
72 inch zero turn	9-11 minutes

How long does it take to mow 1 acre with a riding mower?

How long to mow 1 acre of lawn: 101 minutes – Push mower. 40 minutes – Rear engine riding mower. 18 minutes – Tractor riding mower.

How big of a mower do I need for 3 acres?

If your lawn is 1/2 to 2 acres, then a riding mower with a deck that is 42 to 48 inches wide would be appropriate. If the lawn is 3 acres or larger, the deck should be at least 50 inches wide.

Where are Kuhn mowers made?

Kuhn manufactures a wide variety of agricultural machinery, including hay and forage, livestock-feeding, tillage, planting and manure-spreading equipment. Kuhn is headquartered in France and has seven manufacturing plants in the United States, France, Brazil and the Netherlands.