Ariens lawn tractors FM26 vs John Deere 56
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Ariens lawn tractors FM26 and the John Deere 56 deliver the same power: 6 HP.
- The Ariens lawn tractors FM26 is the more recent model: production started in 1987, versus 1970 for the John Deere 56.
- The John Deere 56 is heavier: 122 kg versus 113 kg for the Ariens lawn tractors FM26.
- The John Deere 56 has the wider mower deck: 28" versus 26".
Full specs comparison
| Ariens lawn tractors FM26 | John Deere 56 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 6 HP | 6 HP |
| Production years | 1987–1989 | 1970–1974 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 113 kg | 122 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | — | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 4 / 1 | 2 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 95 cm | — |
| Length | 132 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 26" | 28" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Ariens lawn tractors FM26 or the John Deere 56?
The Ariens lawn tractors FM26 and the John Deere 56 deliver the same power: 6 HP.
Which is more recent, the Ariens lawn tractors FM26 or the John Deere 56?
The Ariens lawn tractors FM26 is the more recent model: production started in 1987, versus 1970 for the John Deere 56.
Which is heavier, the Ariens lawn tractors FM26 or the John Deere 56?
The John Deere 56 is heavier: 122 kg versus 113 kg for the Ariens lawn tractors FM26.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Ariens lawn tractors FM26 or the John Deere 56?
The John Deere 56 has the wider mower deck: 28" versus 26".
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