John Deere 65 vs Simplicity 3105
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 65 and the Simplicity 3105 deliver the same power: 5 HP.
- The Simplicity 3105 is the more recent model: production started in 1980, versus 1978 for the John Deere 65.
- The John Deere 65 has the wider mower deck: 28" versus 26".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 65 | Simplicity 3105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 5 HP | 5 HP |
| Production years | 1978–1983 | 1980–1985 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 122 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 5 / 1 |
| Mower deck | 28" | 26" |