Homelite lawn tractors RM-7 vs John Deere 57
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Homelite lawn tractors RM-7 and the John Deere 57 deliver the same power: 7 HP.
- The Homelite lawn tractors RM-7 is the more recent model: production started in 1972, versus 1971 for the John Deere 57.
- The John Deere 57 is heavier: 147 kg versus 122 kg for the Homelite lawn tractors RM-7.
- The John Deere 57 has the wider mower deck: 34" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| Homelite lawn tractors RM-7 | John Deere 57 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 7 HP | 7 HP |
| Production years | 1972–1976 | 1971–1974 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 122 kg | 147 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 2 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 111 cm | — |
| Length | 145 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 30" | 34" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Homelite lawn tractors RM-7 or the John Deere 57?
The Homelite lawn tractors RM-7 and the John Deere 57 deliver the same power: 7 HP.
Which is more recent, the Homelite lawn tractors RM-7 or the John Deere 57?
The Homelite lawn tractors RM-7 is the more recent model: production started in 1972, versus 1971 for the John Deere 57.
Which is heavier, the Homelite lawn tractors RM-7 or the John Deere 57?
The John Deere 57 is heavier: 147 kg versus 122 kg for the Homelite lawn tractors RM-7.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Homelite lawn tractors RM-7 or the John Deere 57?
The John Deere 57 has the wider mower deck: 34" versus 30".
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