John Deere 111 vs Simplicity 5211
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 111 and the Simplicity 5211 deliver the same power: 11 HP.
- The Simplicity 5211 is the more recent model: production started in 1986, versus 1979 for the John Deere 111.
- The John Deere 111 is heavier: 201 kg versus 165 kg for the Simplicity 5211.
- The John Deere 111 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 111 | Simplicity 5211 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 11 HP | 11 HP |
| Production years | 1979–1985 | 1986 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 201 kg | 165 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 113 cm | 122 cm |
| Length | 157 cm | 168 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 36" |