John Deere 56
The John Deere 56 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 221 cc 13.53 ci engine. The rated power output is 6 hp 4.5 kW. Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 269 lbs 122 kg.
Engine Power
6 hp
4.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
3 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
269 lbs
122 kg
John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere 56 Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
 | 1970 - 1974
Riding lawn mower |
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1970 - 1974 | |
Riding lawn mower | |
1970 - 1974 | |
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Riding lawn mower |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Riding lawn mower | |
Original price was $435 in 1971 | |
John Deere 56 Engine | |
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6HP Tecumseh 221cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ...  |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Final drives | chain |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | mechanical |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 269 lbs
122 kg |
Front tire | 11x4.00-5 |
Rear tire | 4.80x4.00-8 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Lawn and Garden Equipment published in 1970, by John Deere | |
Lawn and Garden Tractors and Riding Mowers published in 1973, by John Deere |
Engine
| 1970 - 1974
Riding lawn mower |
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1970 - 1974 | |
Riding lawn mower | |
1970 - 1974 | |
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Riding lawn mower |
Engine Detail — 221 cc / 13.53 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Tecumseh V60 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Displacement | 221 cc
13.53 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 2.625x2.50 inches
67 x 64 mm |
Power (gross) | 6 hp
4.5 kW |
Starter | manual recoil |
electric OptOptional | |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
| 1970 - 1974
Riding lawn mower |
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1970 - 1974 | |
Riding lawn mower | |
1970 - 1974 | |
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Riding lawn mower |
Transmission options | |
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2-speed gear | |
3-speed gear |
Transmission — 2 forward and 1 reverse belt-driven gear
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 2 forward and 1 reverse |
Original, two-speed transmission used from 1970 through 1972, type code T2041. | |
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Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse belt-driven gear
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
Three-speed transmission introduced in 1973, type code T2042. | |
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Dimensions
| 1970 - 1974
Riding lawn mower |
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1970 - 1974 | |
Riding lawn mower | |
1970 - 1974 | |
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Riding lawn mower |
John Deere 56 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 11x4.00-5 |
Lawn/turf rear | 4.80x4.00-8 |
Dimensions | |
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Weight | 269 lbs
122 kg |
Attachments
| 1970 - 1974
Riding lawn mower |
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1970 - 1974 | |
Riding lawn mower | |
1970 - 1974 | |
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Riding lawn mower |
Attachment overview | |
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28" mid-mount mower deck | |
Blade |
28" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount John Deere |
1-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 28 inches
71 cm |
Cut height | 1 to 3 inch
2 to 7 cm |
Photos
John Deere 56
John Deere 56
John Deere 56
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