John Deere 55 vs Wheel Horse Lawn Ranger
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 55 and the Wheel Horse Lawn Ranger deliver the same power: 5 HP.
- The John Deere 55 is the more recent model: production started in 1970, versus 1962 for the Wheel Horse Lawn Ranger.
- The Wheel Horse Lawn Ranger is heavier: 153 kg versus 120 kg for the John Deere 55.
- The Wheel Horse Lawn Ranger has the wider mower deck: 32" versus 26".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 55 | Wheel Horse Lawn Ranger | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 5 HP | 5 HP |
| Production years | 1970–1972 | 1962–1973 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 120 kg | 153 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | — |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 2 / 1 | 4 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 104 cm |
| Length | — | 137 cm |
| Mower deck | 26" | 32" |
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