John Deere 55 vs Simplicity 355
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 55 and the Simplicity 355 deliver the same power: 5 HP.
- The John Deere 55 is the more recent model: production started in 1970, versus 1969 for the Simplicity 355.
- The Simplicity 355 has the wider mower deck: 28" versus 26".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 55 | Simplicity 355 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 5 HP | 5 HP |
| Production years | 1970–1972 | 1969–1971 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 120 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 2 / 1 | 2 / 1 |
| Mower deck | 26" | 28" |