John Deere 112 vs MTD lawn tractors 497
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 112 and the MTD lawn tractors 497 deliver the same power: 10 HP.
- The MTD lawn tractors 497 is the more recent model: production started in 1974, versus 1966 for the John Deere 112.
- The John Deere 112 is heavier: 268 kg versus 227 kg for the MTD lawn tractors 497.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 112 | MTD lawn tractors 497 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 10 HP | 10 HP |
| Production years | 1966–1974 | 1974–1980 |
| Fuel | — | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 1 |
| Weight | 268 kg | 227 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 4 / 1 | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 111 cm | — |
| Length | 160 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 38" | 38" |