John Deere 65 vs Wheel Horse 551
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 65 and the Wheel Horse 551 deliver the same power: 5 HP.
- The John Deere 65 is the more recent model: production started in 1978, versus 1961 for the Wheel Horse 551.
- The Wheel Horse 551 has the wider mower deck: 32" versus 28".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 65 | Wheel Horse 551 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 5 HP | 5 HP |
| Production years | 1978–1983 | 1961 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 122 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 3 / 1 |
| Mower deck | 28" | 32" |