John Deere 65 vs Simplicity 305
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 65 and the Simplicity 305 deliver the same power: 5 HP.
- The John Deere 65 is the more recent model: production started in 1978, versus 1968 for the Simplicity 305.
- The John Deere 65 has the wider mower deck: 28" versus 24".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 65 | Simplicity 305 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 5 HP | 5 HP |
| Production years | 1978–1983 | 1968–1971 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 122 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 2 / 1 |
| Mower deck | 28" | 24" |