John Deere GX85 vs Simplicity 7013
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere GX85 and the Simplicity 7013 deliver the same power: 13 HP.
- The John Deere GX85 is the more recent model: production started in 1997, versus 1976 for the Simplicity 7013.
- The Simplicity 7013 is heavier: 369 kg versus 155 kg for the John Deere GX85.
- The Simplicity 7013 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere GX85 | Simplicity 7013 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 13 HP | 13 HP |
| Production years | 1997–2003 | 1976–1977 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 155 kg | 369 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 106 cm | 122 cm |
| Length | 154 cm | 170 cm |
| Mower deck | 30" | 42" |
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