John Deere 55 vs John Deere 56

Verdict: John Deere 55 vs John Deere 56

The John Deere 55 and the John Deere 56 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 56 leads on rated power with 6 hp against 5 hp. John Deere 55 is the lighter machine (120 kg vs 122 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the John Deere 56 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 55 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.