John Deere 56 vs Snapper lawn tractors 640B

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John Deere 56

John Deere 56

6 HP · 1970–1974

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Snapper lawn tractors 640B

Snapper lawn tractors 640B

6 HP · 1960–1962

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 56 and the Snapper lawn tractors 640B deliver the same power: 6 HP.
  • The John Deere 56 is the more recent model: production started in 1970, versus 1960 for the Snapper lawn tractors 640B.
  • The Snapper lawn tractors 640B is heavier: 172 kg versus 122 kg for the John Deere 56.
  • The Snapper lawn tractors 640B has the wider mower deck: 32" versus 28".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 56Snapper lawn tractors 640B
Power6 HP6 HP
Production years1970–19741960–1962
FuelGasolineGasoline
Cylinders11
Weight122 kg172 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGear
Gears (fwd/rev)2 / 1
Wheelbase101 cm
Mower deck28"32"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the John Deere 56 or the Snapper lawn tractors 640B?

The John Deere 56 and the Snapper lawn tractors 640B deliver the same power: 6 HP.

Which is more recent, the John Deere 56 or the Snapper lawn tractors 640B?

The John Deere 56 is the more recent model: production started in 1970, versus 1960 for the Snapper lawn tractors 640B.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 56 or the Snapper lawn tractors 640B?

The Snapper lawn tractors 640B is heavier: 172 kg versus 122 kg for the John Deere 56.

Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere 56 or the Snapper lawn tractors 640B?

The Snapper lawn tractors 640B has the wider mower deck: 32" versus 28".

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