John Deere 57 vs Sears lawn tractors Custom 7
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 57 and the Sears lawn tractors Custom 7 deliver the same power: 7 HP.
- The John Deere 57 is the more recent model: production started in 1971, versus 1968 for the Sears lawn tractors Custom 7.
- The Sears lawn tractors Custom 7 is heavier: 197 kg versus 147 kg for the John Deere 57.
- The Sears lawn tractors Custom 7 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 34".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 57 | Sears lawn tractors Custom 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 7 HP | 7 HP |
| Production years | 1971–1974 | 1968–1970 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 147 kg | 197 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 2 / 1 | 4 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 109 cm |
| Length | — | 157 cm |
| Mower deck | 34" | 38" |
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