John Deere 65 vs MTD lawn tractors 380

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 65

John Deere 65

5 HP · 1978–1983

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MTD lawn tractors 380

MTD lawn tractors 380

5 HP · 1972–1981

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 65 and the MTD lawn tractors 380 deliver the same power: 5 HP.
  • The John Deere 65 is the more recent model: production started in 1978, versus 1972 for the MTD lawn tractors 380.
  • The MTD lawn tractors 380 is heavier: 136 kg versus 122 kg for the John Deere 65.
  • The John Deere 65 has the wider mower deck: 28" versus 26".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 65MTD lawn tractors 380
Power5 HP5 HP
Production years1978–19831972–1981
FuelGasolineGasoline
Cylinders11
Weight122 kg136 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearGear
Gears (fwd/rev)3 / 1
Mower deck28"26"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the John Deere 65 or the MTD lawn tractors 380?

The John Deere 65 and the MTD lawn tractors 380 deliver the same power: 5 HP.

Which is more recent, the John Deere 65 or the MTD lawn tractors 380?

The John Deere 65 is the more recent model: production started in 1978, versus 1972 for the MTD lawn tractors 380.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 65 or the MTD lawn tractors 380?

The MTD lawn tractors 380 is heavier: 136 kg versus 122 kg for the John Deere 65.

Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere 65 or the MTD lawn tractors 380?

The John Deere 65 has the wider mower deck: 28" versus 26".

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