John Deere 65 vs Toro 500
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 65 and the Toro 500 deliver the same power: 5 HP.
- The John Deere 65 is the more recent model: production started in 1978, versus 1970 for the Toro 500.
- The John Deere 65 is heavier: 122 kg versus 108 kg for the Toro 500.
- The John Deere 65 has the wider mower deck: 28" versus 25".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 65 | Toro 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 5 HP | 5 HP |
| Production years | 1978–1983 | 1970–1973 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 122 kg | 108 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 99 cm |
| Length | — | 132 cm |
| Mower deck | 28" | 25" |