John Deere 70 vs Simplicity 700
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 70 and the Simplicity 700 deliver the same power: 7 HP.
- The John Deere 70 is the more recent model: production started in 1970, versus 1959 for the Simplicity 700.
- The Simplicity 700 is heavier: 240 kg versus 174 kg for the John Deere 70.
- The John Deere 70 has the wider mower deck: 34" versus 32".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 70 | Simplicity 700 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 7 HP | 7 HP |
| Production years | 1970–1974 | 1959–1960 |
| Fuel | — | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 1 |
| Weight | 174 kg | 240 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 107 cm | 111 cm |
| Length | 149 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 34" | 32" |
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