John Deere 55 vs Toro Sportsman Rider

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John Deere 55

John Deere 55

5 HP · 1970–1972

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Toro Sportsman Rider

Toro Sportsman Rider

5 HP · 1959–1962

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 55 and the Toro Sportsman Rider deliver the same power: 5 HP.
  • The John Deere 55 is the more recent model: production started in 1970, versus 1959 for the Toro Sportsman Rider.
  • The Toro Sportsman Rider has the wider mower deck: 32" versus 26".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 55Toro Sportsman Rider
Power5 HP5 HP
Production years1970–19721959–1962
FuelGasolineGasoline
Cylinders11
Weight120 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearGear
Gears (fwd/rev)2 / 13 / 1
Mower deck26"32"

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