John Deere 111 vs MTD lawn tractors 498
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 111 and the MTD lawn tractors 498 deliver the same power: 11 HP.
- The John Deere 111 is the more recent model: production started in 1979, versus 1978 for the MTD lawn tractors 498.
- The MTD lawn tractors 498 is heavier: 227 kg versus 201 kg for the John Deere 111.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 111 | MTD lawn tractors 498 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 11 HP | 11 HP |
| Production years | 1979–1985 | 1978–1982 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 201 kg | 227 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | 4 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 113 cm | — |
| Length | 157 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 38" | 38" |
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