John Deere 55 vs John Deere 65

Verdict: John Deere 55 vs John Deere 65

The John Deere 55 and the John Deere 65 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 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. John Deere 65 is the newer design (1978 vs 1970). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.