John Deere 56 vs MTD lawn tractors 390

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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"

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