The John Deere 65 is a lawn tractor with a rating of approximately 5 hp, positioning it at the lower end of its class in terms of power. Produced from 1978 to 1983, this model features a 1-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine, paired with two-wheel drive and a 3-speed gearbox. It has an operating weight of 122 kg and is suited to working on areas of up to 200 acres.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
5 hp
Weight
122 kg
Catalogue coverage
Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
41 rows
Recorded power
5 hp
Transmissions
3-speed gear
Production years
1978-1983
Verified variants
0
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Riding lawn mowerReference
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USAReference
Original price was $1,019 in 1983Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Disc brakesReference
Open operator stationReference
Engine
5HP Tecumseh 1-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank1.9 LReference
TecumsehReference
gasolineReference
1-cylinderReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Power3.7 kWReference
Air cleanerdry elementReference
Starter typemanual recoilReference
Oil capacity0.8 LReference
Transmission
3-speed gearReference
Typebelt-driven gearReference
Gears3 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTOindependentReference
ClutchmechanicalReference
Dimensions
Weight122 kgReference
Front tire11x4.00-5Reference
Rear tire4.80x4.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf front11x4.00-5Reference
Lawn/turf rear4.80x4.00-8Reference
John Deere 65 attachments
28" mid-mount mower deckReference
65 Serial Numbers
Location:Serial number plate on the right-rear of the Deere 65.Reference
1978080001Reference
1979095001Reference
1980120001Reference
1981155001Reference
1982190001Reference
1983222001Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
28" Mower deck
Typemid-mount John DeereReference
Type1-bladeReference
Cutting width71 cmReference
Cut height2 to 7 cmReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.
