Compare/John Deere 57 vs Oliver 75

John Deere 57 vs Oliver 75

Verdict: John Deere 57 vs Oliver 75

The John Deere 57 and the Oliver 75 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 7 hp. Oliver 75 is the newer design (1972 vs 1971). 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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Tell us about your operation

Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Oliver

Fit score

Clear

Rated power

7 hp

Confidence

98%

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

JacobsenReference

Three-speed transmission introduced in 1973, type code T2052.Reference

air-cooledReference

Final drives

chainReference

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Distributor

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OliverReference

Original price

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$760 (1972)Reference

Steering

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manualReference

Engine

Fuel tank

1.9 LReference

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Displacement

15 ciReference

16.79 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

70 x 64 mmReference

76 x 60 mmReference

Power (gross)

5.2 kWReference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Power

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5.2 kWReference

Rated RPM

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3600Reference

Transmission

Gears

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

mechanicalReference

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Dimensions

Weight

147 kgReference

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Front tire

11x4.00-5Reference

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Rear tire

16x6.50-8Reference

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Lawn/turf front

11x4.00-5Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

16x6.50-8Reference

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John Deere 57 attachments

57 Serial Numbers

1971

001001Reference

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1972

009626Reference

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1973

014001Reference

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1974

025001Reference

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Location:

Serial number tag on the rear of mower on right side, behind tire.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

34" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven gearReference

manual liftReference

Cutting width

86 cmReference

Oliver 75 attachments

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.