Ford 140 vs John Deere 170
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Ford 140 and the John Deere 170 deliver the same power: 14 HP.
- The John Deere 170 is the more recent model: production started in 1989, versus 1969 for the Ford 140.
- The Ford 140 is heavier: 356 kg versus 258 kg for the John Deere 170.
- The John Deere 170 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| Ford 140 | John Deere 170 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 14 HP | 14 HP |
| Production years | 1969–1971 | 1989–1990 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | — |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 356 kg | 258 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 109 cm | 113 cm |
| Length | 154 cm | 165 cm |
| Cab | — | Yes |
| Mower deck | 36" | 38" |