John Deere 57 vs John Deere 68
Verdict: John Deere 57 vs John Deere 68
The John Deere 57 and the John Deere 68 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 68 leads on rated power with 8 hp against 7 hp. John Deere 57 is the lighter machine (147 kg vs 320 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 68 holds more fuel (3.8 L vs 1.9 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 68 is the newer design (1975 vs 1971). In short: choose the John Deere 68 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 57 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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.