John Deere 56 vs Simplicity 600
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 56 and the Simplicity 600 deliver the same power: 6 HP.
- The John Deere 56 is the more recent model: production started in 1970, versus 1961 for the Simplicity 600.
- The Simplicity 600 has the wider mower deck: 32" versus 28".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 56 | Simplicity 600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 6 HP | 6 HP |
| Production years | 1970–1974 | 1961–1963 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 122 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 2 / 1 | — |
| Mower deck | 28" | 32" |