John Deere 57 vs Wheel Horse 704
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 57 and the Wheel Horse 704 deliver the same power: 7 HP.
- The John Deere 57 is the more recent model: production started in 1971, versus 1964 for the Wheel Horse 704.
- The Wheel Horse 704 is heavier: 181 kg versus 147 kg for the John Deere 57.
- The John Deere 57 has the wider mower deck: 34" versus 32".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 57 | Wheel Horse 704 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 7 HP | 7 HP |
| Production years | 1971–1974 | 1964 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 147 kg | 181 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | — |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 2 / 1 | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 104 cm |
| Length | — | 152 cm |
| Mower deck | 34" | 32" |
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