Ford RMT 526 vs John Deere 65
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Ford RMT 526 and the John Deere 65 deliver the same power: 5 HP.
- The John Deere 65 is the more recent model: production started in 1978, versus 1977 for the Ford RMT 526.
- The John Deere 65 is heavier: 122 kg versus 120 kg for the Ford RMT 526.
- The John Deere 65 has the wider mower deck: 28" versus 26".
Full specs comparison
| Ford RMT 526 | John Deere 65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 5 HP | 5 HP |
| Production years | 1977–1980 | 1978–1983 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 120 kg | 122 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | — | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 100 cm | — |
| Length | 142 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 26" | 28" |