John Deere 56 vs John Deere E96

Verdict: John Deere 56 vs John Deere E96

The John Deere 56 and the John Deere E96 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 1 hp. John Deere 56 is the lighter machine (122 kg vs 215 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere E96 is the newer design (1975 vs 1970). In short: choose the John Deere 56 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere E96 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.