Gilson lawn tractors 873 vs John Deere 65
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Gilson lawn tractors 873 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 1967 for the Gilson lawn tractors 873.
- The John Deere 65 is heavier: 122 kg versus 100 kg for the Gilson lawn tractors 873.
- The John Deere 65 has the wider mower deck: 28" versus 25".
Full specs comparison
| Gilson lawn tractors 873 | John Deere 65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 5 HP | 5 HP |
| Production years | 1967–1970 | 1978–1983 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 100 kg | 122 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 3 / 1 |
| Length | 119 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 25" | 28" |