John Deere 56 vs John Deere RX63

Verdict: John Deere 56 vs John Deere RX63

The John Deere 56 and the John Deere RX63 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 139 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere RX63 is the newer design (1987 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.