John Deere 320 vs Simplicity 6218
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 320 and the Simplicity 6218 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The John Deere 320 is the more recent model: production started in 1991, versus 1981 for the Simplicity 6218.
- The John Deere 320 is heavier: 283 kg versus 219 kg for the Simplicity 6218.
- The John Deere 320 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 320 | Simplicity 6218 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1991–1994 | 1981–1983 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 283 kg | 219 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 121 cm | 122 cm |
| Length | 181 cm | 170 cm |
| Mower deck | 48" | 42" |
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