Although these two may seem similar, they differ in one major quality - horsepower. While lawn tractors are mainly suitable for cutting grass, they will have between 15-25 HP. On the other hand, garden tractors are versatile, and you can use them for many tasks around the yard. They have more power and will include between 20-30HP. In addition, garden tractors can be used with various implements such as tow-behind carts, a lawn sweeper, lawn sprayers, spike, and plug aerators.