Compare/John Deere 56 vs John Deere 60

John Deere 56 vs John Deere 60

Verdict: John Deere 56 vs John Deere 60

The John Deere 56 and the John Deere 60 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 6 hp. John Deere 56 is the lighter machine (122 kg vs 182 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 56 is the newer design (1970 vs 1966). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

6 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Three-speed transmission introduced in 1973, type code T2042.Reference

Three gears plus reverse. The drive belt has two positions for high and low ranges. To change the range, tilt the rear fender backwards and change the drive belt position.Reference

Final drives

chainReference

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Engine

Displacement

13.53 ciReference

13.5 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

67 x 64 mmReference

Power (gross)

4.5 kWReference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

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4.7 LReference

Power

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4.5 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Rated RPM

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3600Reference

Idle RPM

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1800-3600Reference

Sparkplug gap

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0.762 mmReference

Point gap

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0.508 mmReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.254 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.254 mmReference

Oil capacity

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1.4 LReference

Oil change

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25 hReference

Transmission

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Clutch/BrakeReference

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ThrottleReference

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Gear shiftReference

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Parking brakeReference

Gears

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission

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Peerless 1200Reference

Oil type

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AM30200MReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

Clutch

mechanicalReference

manualReference

Dimensions

Weight

122 kgReference

182 kgReference

Front tire

11x4.00-5Reference

5.00x13Reference

Rear tire

4.80x4.00-8Reference

8.50x18Reference

Lawn/turf front

11x4.00-5Reference

5.00x13Reference

Lawn/turf rear

4.80x4.00-8Reference

8.50x18Reference

Wheelbase

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107 cmReference

Length

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149 cmReference

Width

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77 cmReference

Height

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93 cmReference

Front tread

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59 cmReference

Rear tread

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57 cmReference

John Deere 56 attachments

56 Serial Number Location

56 Serial Numbers

1970

001001Reference

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1971

020001Reference

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1972

035786Reference

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1973

044001Reference

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1974

061500Reference

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Final

080000Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

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24Reference

Attachment overview

28" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven gearReference

Cutting width

71 cmReference

86 cmReference

Cut height

2 to 7 cmReference

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John Deere 60 attachments

60 Serial Number Location

60 Serial Numbers

1966

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00001Reference

1967

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08001Reference

1968

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15001Reference

1969

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20001Reference

34" Mower deck

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.