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John Deere 60 vs John Deere 66
Verdict: John Deere 60 vs John Deere 66
The John Deere 60 and the John Deere 66 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 60 is the lighter machine (182 kg vs 305 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 60 holds more fuel (4.7 L vs 3.8 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 66 is the newer design (1975 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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Fit & specs
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
6 hp
6 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
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
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
4.7 LReference
3.8 LReference
Displacement
13.5 ciReference
13.53 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
67 x 64 mmReference
67 x 64 mmReference
Power
4.5 kWReference
4.5 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dry elementReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Idle RPM
1800-3600Reference
1750-3700Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Point gap
0.508 mmReference
0.508 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.254 mmReference
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Exhaust valve clearance
0.254 mmReference
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Oil capacity
1.4 LReference
0.8 LReference
Oil change
25 hReference
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Starter
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electricReference
Sparkplug
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Champion J-8Reference
Transmission
1
Clutch/BrakeReference
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2
ThrottleReference
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3
Gear shiftReference
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4
Parking brakeReference
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Transmission
Peerless 1200Reference
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Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil type
AM30200MReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
mechanicalReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
107 cmReference
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Weight
182 kgReference
151 kgReference
Front tire
5.00x13Reference
4.80x4.00-8Reference
Rear tire
8.50x18Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Lawn/turf front
5.00x13Reference
4.80x4.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
8.50x18Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Length
149 cmReference
148 cmReference
Width
77 cmReference
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Height
93 cmReference
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Front tread
59 cmReference
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Rear tread
57 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
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96 cmReference
John Deere 60 attachments
60 Serial Number Location
60 Serial Numbers
1966
00001Reference
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1967
08001Reference
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1968
15001Reference
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1969
20001Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
24Reference
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Attachment overview
34" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
86 cmReference
76 cmReference
John Deere 66 attachments
66 Serial Numbers
1975
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030001Reference
1976
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055001Reference
1977
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070001Reference
Location:
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Serial number plate on the rear of the Deere 66.Reference
30" Mower deck
Overall width
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104 cmReference
Cut height
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2 to 10 cmReference
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.