John Deere 55 vs Simplicity 305

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 55

John Deere 55

5 HP · 1970–1972

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Simplicity 305

Simplicity 305

5 HP · 1968–1971

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 55 and the Simplicity 305 deliver the same power: 5 HP.
  • The John Deere 55 is the more recent model: production started in 1970, versus 1968 for the Simplicity 305.
  • The John Deere 55 has the wider mower deck: 26" versus 24".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 55Simplicity 305
Power5 HP5 HP
Production years1970–19721968–1971
FuelGasolineGasoline
Cylinders11
Weight120 kg—
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearGear
Gears (fwd/rev)2 / 12 / 1
Mower deck26"24"

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