John Deere 68 vs John Deere R70

Verdict: John Deere 68 vs John Deere R70

The John Deere 68 and the John Deere R70 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. John Deere R70 is the lighter machine (124 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 R70 holds more fuel (4.7 L vs 3.8 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere R70 is the newer design (1984 vs 1975). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.