John Deere 55 vs Toro 905
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 55 and the Toro 905 deliver the same power: 5 HP.
- The John Deere 55 is the more recent model: production started in 1970, versus 1969 for the Toro 905.
- The John Deere 55 is heavier: 120 kg versus 108 kg for the Toro 905.
- The John Deere 55 has the wider mower deck: 26" versus 25".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 55 | Toro 905 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 5 HP | 5 HP |
| Production years | 1970–1972 | 1969 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 120 kg | 108 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 2 / 1 | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 99 cm |
| Length | — | 132 cm |
| Mower deck | 26" | 25" |

