John Deere 56 vs MTD lawn tractors 390

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 56

John Deere 56

6 HP · 1970–1974

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MTD lawn tractors 390

MTD lawn tractors 390

6 HP · 1966–1982

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 56 and the MTD lawn tractors 390 deliver the same power: 6 HP.
  • The John Deere 56 is the more recent model: production started in 1970, versus 1966 for the MTD lawn tractors 390.
  • The MTD lawn tractors 390 is heavier: 127 kg versus 122 kg for the John Deere 56.
  • The John Deere 56 has the wider mower deck: 28" versus 25".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 56MTD lawn tractors 390
Power6 HP6 HP
Production years1970–19741966–1982
FuelGasolineGasoline
Cylinders11
Weight122 kg127 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearGear
Gears (fwd/rev)2 / 13 / 1
Length127 cm
Mower deck28"25"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the John Deere 56 or the MTD lawn tractors 390?

The John Deere 56 and the MTD lawn tractors 390 deliver the same power: 6 HP.

Which is more recent, the John Deere 56 or the MTD lawn tractors 390?

The John Deere 56 is the more recent model: production started in 1970, versus 1966 for the MTD lawn tractors 390.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 56 or the MTD lawn tractors 390?

The MTD lawn tractors 390 is heavier: 127 kg versus 122 kg for the John Deere 56.

Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere 56 or the MTD lawn tractors 390?

The John Deere 56 has the wider mower deck: 28" versus 25".

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