Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 6 vs John Deere 56
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 6 and the John Deere 56 deliver the same power: 6 HP.
- The John Deere 56 is the more recent model: production started in 1970, versus 1963 for the Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 6.
- The Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 6 is heavier: 174 kg versus 122 kg for the John Deere 56.
- The Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 6 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 28".
Full specs comparison
| Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 6 | John Deere 56 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 6 HP | 6 HP |
| Production years | 1963–1964 | 1970–1974 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 174 kg | 122 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | — | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 2 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 106 cm | — |
| Length | 154 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 36" | 28" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 6 or the John Deere 56?
The Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 6 and the John Deere 56 deliver the same power: 6 HP.
Which is more recent, the Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 6 or the John Deere 56?
The John Deere 56 is the more recent model: production started in 1970, versus 1963 for the Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 6.
Which is heavier, the Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 6 or the John Deere 56?
The Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 6 is heavier: 174 kg versus 122 kg for the John Deere 56.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 6 or the John Deere 56?
The Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 6 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 28".
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