John Deere 56 vs Snapper lawn tractors ST27RM

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John Deere 56

John Deere 56

6 HP · 1970–1974

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Snapper lawn tractors ST27RM

Snapper lawn tractors ST27RM

6 HP · 1958–1962

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 56 and the Snapper lawn tractors ST27RM deliver the same power: 6 HP.
  • The John Deere 56 is the more recent model: production started in 1970, versus 1958 for the Snapper lawn tractors ST27RM.
  • The Snapper lawn tractors ST27RM is heavier: 158 kg versus 122 kg for the John Deere 56.
  • The John Deere 56 has the wider mower deck: 28" versus 27".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 56Snapper lawn tractors ST27RM
Power6 HP6 HP
Production years1970–19741958–1962
FuelGasolineGasoline
Cylinders11
Weight122 kg158 kg
Drive2WD
TransmissionGear
Gears (fwd/rev)2 / 1
Mower deck28"27"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the John Deere 56 or the Snapper lawn tractors ST27RM?

The John Deere 56 and the Snapper lawn tractors ST27RM deliver the same power: 6 HP.

Which is more recent, the John Deere 56 or the Snapper lawn tractors ST27RM?

The John Deere 56 is the more recent model: production started in 1970, versus 1958 for the Snapper lawn tractors ST27RM.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 56 or the Snapper lawn tractors ST27RM?

The Snapper lawn tractors ST27RM is heavier: 158 kg versus 122 kg for the John Deere 56.

Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere 56 or the Snapper lawn tractors ST27RM?

The John Deere 56 has the wider mower deck: 28" versus 27".

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