John Deere GX70 vs Wheel Horse 953

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere GX70

John Deere GX70

9 HP · 1991–1992

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Wheel Horse 953

Wheel Horse 953

9 HP · 1963

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere GX70 and the Wheel Horse 953 deliver the same power: 9 HP.
  • The John Deere GX70 is the more recent model: production started in 1991, versus 1963 for the Wheel Horse 953.
  • The Wheel Horse 953 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 30".

Full specs comparison

John Deere GX70Wheel Horse 953
Power9 HP9 HP
Production years1991–19921963
FuelGasolineGasoline
Cylinders11
Weight297 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearGear
Gears (fwd/rev)5 / 13 / 1
Wheelbase119 cm
Length175 cm
Mower deck30"48"

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