John Deere 56 vs Sears lawn tractors Custom 6
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 56 and the Sears lawn tractors Custom 6 deliver the same power: 6 HP.
- The John Deere 56 is the more recent model: production started in 1970, versus 1965 for the Sears lawn tractors Custom 6.
- The Sears lawn tractors Custom 6 is heavier: 202 kg versus 122 kg for the John Deere 56.
- The Sears lawn tractors Custom 6 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 28".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 56 | Sears lawn tractors Custom 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 6 HP | 6 HP |
| Production years | 1970–1974 | 1965–1967 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Electric |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 122 kg | 202 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 2 / 1 | 4 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 109 cm |
| Length | — | 157 cm |
| Mower deck | 28" | 36" |
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