John Deere 65 vs Wheel Horse 550
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 65 and the Wheel Horse 550 deliver the same power: 5 HP.
- The John Deere 65 is the more recent model: production started in 1978, versus 1960 for the Wheel Horse 550.
- The Wheel Horse 550 is heavier: 129 kg versus 122 kg for the John Deere 65.
- The Wheel Horse 550 has the wider mower deck: 32" versus 28".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 65 | Wheel Horse 550 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 5 HP | 5 HP |
| Production years | 1978–1983 | 1960 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 122 kg | 129 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 101 cm |
| Length | — | 149 cm |
| Mower deck | 28" | 32" |