John Deere GT235 vs Simplicity 6118
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere GT235 and the Simplicity 6118 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The John Deere GT235 is the more recent model: production started in 1999, versus 1979 for the Simplicity 6118.
- The John Deere GT235 is heavier: 258 kg versus 195 kg for the Simplicity 6118.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere GT235 | Simplicity 6118 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1999–2005 | 1979–1981 |
| Fuel | — | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 258 kg | 195 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 124 cm | 122 cm |
| Length | 182 cm | 168 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 42" |