John Deere Lawn Tractors Buyer’s Guide

A warm, wet, spring is in store for lawns across the country, and don’t be surprised if you see John Deere lawn tractors chomping the green. But if you’re in the market for a new model, which of the John Deere lawn tractors would best fit the job? A storied brand for good reason, everyone knows John Deere means quality, but the new lineup features a solid range of offerings including the 100 Series, 200 Series, X300 Series, X500 Series, and X700 Signature Series. (https://www.deere.com/en/mowers/lawn-tractors/)

Each series offers a number of different models, each with a different set of options. Whether you’re shopping for a 17.5 HP mower with a 42-inch deck, or a 25.5 HP diesel model with 60 inches, John Deere lawn tractors come in enough different shapes and sizes to suit, all in their famous green and gold.

John Deere 100 Series

Built in Greenville, Tennessee, the 100 Series offers a lineup of five models, all designed for smaller yards and jobs. The lineup includes the S100, S110, S120, S130, and S140, and ranges in engine size from 17.5 to 22 HP. All of the John Deere lawn tractors in the 100 series come with a two-year/120-hour bumper-to-bumper warranty.

At the entry-level, the S100 brings a 17.5 HP engine to the game with a 42-inch Edge Mower Deck. The one-cylinder engine with mechanical governor offers a single lever with spring-return on the choke. Two-wheel drive, the TLT200 hydrostatic transaxle type lawn tractor operates by way of side-by-side pedals. Maximum forward speed is 5.5 mph with 3.2 mph in reverse. The mower deck is constructed using 13-gauge steel and the unit features a manual PTO. The machine measures 40 inches in height, 69.7 inches in length, and width with mower of 55.2 inches. The empty machine weighs 414 lbs.

The S110 features a 19 HP engine and a 42-inch Edge Mower Deck. The one-cylinder engine with a mechanical governor offers single lever with spring-return on the choke, as well as a hydrostatic, two-wheel drive. The maximum forward speed is 5.5 mph with 3.2 mph in reverse. The mower deck is constructed of 13-gauge steel and the unit features a manual PTO. The lawn tractor’s height is 44 inches, 69.7 inches long, and 46.5 inches wide with the mower. The empty machine weighs 414 lbs.

The S120 sports a 22 HP V-Twin Engine with a 42-inch Edge Mower Deck. The hydrostatic transmission, two-wheel drive lawn tractor, features a mechanical governor with single lever, spring-return on the choke. The maximum forward speed is 5.5 mph with 3.2 mph in reverse. The mower deck is constructed of 13-gauge steel. The lawn tractor’s height is 44 inches, with 69.7 inches in length, and 55.2 inches wide with the mower. The empty machine weighs 444 lbs.

The S130 also brings a 22 HP V-Twin Engine and 42-inch Edge Mower Deck, but it also comes with an electric PTO, as well as the hydrostatic transmission. The addition of the PTO makes available a number of additional attachments for potential usage. The maximum forward speed is 5.5 mph with 3.2 mph in reverse. The unit measures 45 inches in height, 74.2 long, and 55.2 inches wide with the mower. The machine empty weighs 462 lbs.

The S140 brings an upgrade of a 48-inch Edge Mower Deck to match the 22 HP V-Twin Engine, electric PTO, and hydrostatic transmission. The lift system for this unit is also a spring-assisted hand-grip lever. With a drive system operated off a single belt, the lawn tractor’s top forward speed is 5.5 mph with 3.2 mph in reverse. The mower deck is constructed with 12-gauage steel. The unit’s height is 44 inches, with 69.7 inches in length, and 60.8 inches in width with the mower. The machine empty weighs 468 lbs.  

The S160 comes equipped with a 24 HP V-Twin Extended Life Series (ELS) engine to power a 48-inch Edge Mower Deck. In addition to the electric PTO and hydrostatic transmission with side-by-side pedals, the machine itself is constructed of heavy-duty 12-gauge steel. The machine’s top forward speed is 5.5 mph with 3.2 mph in reverse. The mower deck is constructed of 12-gauage steel and the machine measures 43.5 inches in height, 74.9 inches in length, and 51.7 inches in width with the mower. The empty machine weighs 481 lbs.

The S170 features a 24 HP V-Twin Extended Life Series (ELS) engine, a 48-inch Edge Mower Deck, and electric PTO, heavy duty hydrostatic transmission with side-by-side pedals. The lawn tractor’s mower is constructed of 12-gauge steel and features an easy-to-read fuel gauge with low-light visibility options. The maximum forward speed is 5.5 mph with 3.2 mph in reverse. The lawn tractor measures 45.7 inches in height, 75.3 inches in length, and is 60.8 inches wide with the mower. The machine empty weighs 503 lbs.

The S180 operates off a 24 HP V-Twin Extended Life Series (ELS) engine and brings a 54-inch Edge Mower Deck to the lawn. The electric PTO and heavy-duty hydrostatic transmission with side-by-side pedals are contained in a machine the mower deck of which is built with 11-gauge steel. With a maximum speed of 5.5 mph forward, it moves 3.2 mph in reverse. The machine measures 45.7 inches in height, 75.3 inches in length, and 67 inches wide with the mower. The empty machine weighs 526 lbs.

The John Deere 200 Series

John Deere lawn tractors in the 200 series bring with them a three-year/200-hour bumper-to-bumper warranty. Essentially there are two units within this series, the S220, and then the S240 which can come with both a 42- and 48-inch deck.

The S220 utilizes a 22 HP V-Twin Engine with 42-inch Accel Deep Deck with an optional mulch control kit, as well a 15-inch open-back seat, side-by-side, forward and reverse pedals. The machine’s deck is constructed from heavy 12-gauge steel and comes with an electric PTO, as well as top forward speeds up to 5.5 mph, and 3.2 mph in reverse. The lawn tractor measures 45 inches in height, 75.1 inches in length, and 50 inches in width with the mower. The machine empty weighs 481 lbs.

The S240 comes with either the 42- or 48-inch Accel Deep Deck, both with optional mulch control kids. Powered by a 21.5 HP V-Twin Engine, the lawn tractor sports a K46 heavy-duty hydrostatic transmission. With a deck built from 10-gauge steel, the lawn tractor has maximum forward speed of 5.5 mph with reverse up to 3.2 mph. The lawn tractor’s height is 45 inches, with a length of 75.1 inches, and a width with the mower of 63 inches. The empty machine weighs 522 lbs.

John Deere X300 Series

3. The X300 Series of John Deere lawn tractors brings a wide selection of individual models, each bringing a 4-year/300-hour bumper-to-bumper warranty.

The X330 comes powered by a 22 HP Cyclonic engine and works either a 42-inch, or 48-inch Accel Deep Mower Deck, equipped with a mulch control kit. The lawn tractor also brings an upgraded instrument panel and covered toolbox for storage. A K46 hydrostatic integrated with transaxle system is controlled by Twin Touch pedals. The lawn tractor features cruise control by way of a dash button, with top speeds forward reaching 5.5 mph, and reveres at 4 mph. The unit’s deck is constructed of 12-gauge steel. The lawn tractor is 47 inches high, with 72 inches in length, and 38 inches wide without the mower. The empty machine weighs 542 lbs.

The X350 comes with either a 42-inch or 48-inch Accel Deep Deck, is powered by a 21.5 HP iTorque Power System, and brings an optional mulch control kit. Equipped with an upgraded instrument panel and covered toolbox storage, the lawn tractor comes equipped with K46 hydrostatic integrated with transaxle. Top forward speeds are 5.5 mph with reverse at 4 mph. The machine’s deck is constructed from 12-gauge steel and unit features an electric PTO. The lawn tractor measures 47 inches high, 72 inches long, and 38 inches wide without the mower. The empty machine weighs 543 lbs.

The X350R is constructed with a 42-inch rear-discharge deck with a hopper for easy disposal of lawn clippings. The lawn tractor runs off a 21.5 HP iTorque Power System and is constructed around a K46 hydrostatic integrated with transaxle which utilizes Twin Touch pedals. Cruise control by way of a dash button is afforded on the unit, which has top forward speeds of 5.3 mph, reverse at 4 mph. The mower deck is constructed using 11-gauge steel. The lawn tractor measures 46 inches high, 99 inches long, and is 38 inches wide without the mower. The empty machine weighs 646 lbs.

The X354 comes built with a 42-inch deck and exclusive four-wheel steering for excellent mobility. Powered by a 21.5 HP iTorque Power System, the lawn tractor features an optional mulch control kit, either the one-touch or deck version. Utilizing a K46 hydrostatic integrated with transaxle system, the unit features cruise control with forward speeds topping out at 5.5 mph, and reverse at 4 mph. The machine’s deck is made of 12-gauge steel and sports an electric PTO. The lawn tractor measures 49 inches in height, 72 inches in length, and 41 inches in width without the mower. The empty machine weighs 623 lbs.

The X380 comes with either a 48-inch or 54-inch Accel Deep mower deck. A mulch control kit with either one-touch, or deck version, is also afforded, as well as Twin Touch hydrostatic transmission. The unit features a K58 hydrostatic integrated with transaxle and Twin Touch pedals. The unit features cruise control with a maximum forward speed of 6.2 mph and reverse of 3.5 mph. The lawn tractor’s deck is constructed of 10-gauge steel and the unit sports electric PTO. The machine measures 49 inches in height, 72 inches in length, and 38.5 inches in width without the mower. The empty machine weighs 651 lbs.

The X384 offers users a 48-inch Accel Deep mower deck and four-wheel steering. Powered by a 23 HP iTorque Power System, the lawn tractor offers a mulch control kit, powered either by one-touch or deck. The lawn tractor features a K58 hydrostatic integrated with Twin Touch pedals. The unit’s deck is constructed of 10-gauge steel. Maximum forward speeds are 5.9 mph with reverse of 3.5 mph. The lawn tractor itself has a height of 49 inches, length of 72 inches, and the width without mower is 41 inches. The mower without fuel is 700 lbs.

The X390 comes with both a 48- and 54-inch Accel Deep mower deck. The lawn tractor comes with a mulch control kit and automotive-style power steering. The lawn tractor features a K58 hydrostatic integrated with transaxle with Twin Touch pedals. The unit features a 23 HP engine. The machine offers maximum forward speeds of 6.2 mph, with reverse up to 3.5 mph. The unit’s mower decks are constructed using 10-gauge steel and the lawn tractor offers an electric PTO. The unit comes in a height of 49 inches, length of 72 inches, and width without mower of 38.5 inches. The lawn tractor weight without fuel is 686 lbs.

The X394 is powered by a 23 HP iTorque Power System and features a 48-inch Accel Deep mower deck. Equipped with four-wheel steering, the lawn tractor comes with a 48-inch Accel Deep mower deck and optional mulch control kit. Automotive-style power steering comes with the unit, along with a K58 hydrostatic integrated with transaxle system controlled by Twin Touch pedals. The lawn tractor offers top forward speeds of 6.2 mph with reverse at 3.5 mph. The lawn tractor’s height is 49 inches, length 74 inches, and width without mower of 45 inches. Total weight without fuel is 755 lbs.

John Deere X500 Series

The X500 Series of John Deere lawn tractors all feature a 4-year/500-hour bumper-to-bumper warranty. (https://www.deere.com/en/mowers/lawn-tractors/x500-series/)

The X570 comes with either a 48-inch or 54-inch Accel Deep Mower Deck, powered by a 24 HP iTorque Power System. The lawn tractor comes equipped with a mulch control kit, either one-touch or deck versions, and a Twin Touch hydrostatic transmission. The machine operates off a K72 hydrostatic integrated with transaxle controlled by way of Twin Touch pedals. Cruise control functions by way of a dash button, with top speeds up to 7.2 mph and reverse at 5.2 mph. The machine’s deck is constructed using 10-gauge steel. The lawn tractor also features an electric PTO clutch with in-line belt. Measuring 45 inches in height, the X570 is 75 inches long and 41 inches wide without the mower. The empty machine weighs 748 lbs.

The X580 is powered by a 24 HP iTorque Power System and wields a 54-inch Accel Deep Mower Deck. The mulch control kit comes in one-touch or deck options. With automotive-style power steering, the lawn tractor features a K72 hydrostatic integrated with transaxle, controlled by Twin Touch pedals. The X580 has cruise control by way of dash button and moves at top forward speeds of 7.2 mph and 5.2 mph in reverse. The lawn tractor’s deck is made of 10-gauge steel and the unit includes an electric PTO clutch, with in-line belt. The machine measures 45 inches in height, 79 inches in length, and is 59.4 inches in width without the mower. The empty machine weighs 787 lbs.

The X584 features four-wheel steering and comes with either a 48-inch or 54-inch Accel Deep Mower Deck. Powered by a 24 HP iTorque Power System, the unit offers a mulch control kit with either a one-touch or deck version. The unit features automotive-style power steering and a 21-inch seat. The lawn tractor utilizes a K72 hydrostatic integrated with transaxle controlled by Twin Touch pedals. The unit’s deck is made of 10-gauge steel and features an electric PTO clutch, with in-line belt. The lawn tractor has a forward speed of 7.2 mph with reverse up to 5.2 mph. The machine measures 52.25 inches in height, 79 inches in length, and 45 inches without the mower. The empty machine weighs 845 lbs.

The X590 comes with either a 48- or 54-inch deck and is powered by a 25.5 HP iTorque Power System. The lawn tractor features a 21.5-inch seat. The unit operates off a K72 hydrostatic integrated with transaxle with Twin Touch pedals. The unit moves at a forward speed of 7.2 mph, with reverse up to 5.2 mph. The mower deck is made of 10-gauge steel and the machine features an electric PTO clutch, in-line belt. The machine measures 52.25 inches in height, 79 inches in length, and 41 inches in width without the mower. The empty machine weighs 805 lbs.

John Deere X700 Signature Series

The X700 Signature Series brings customers the highest end of the John Deere lawn tractors, with the power to connect to heavy-duty attachments, and a 4-year/700-hour bumper-to-bumper warranty.

The X730 features electronic fuel injection, power steering and hydraulic lift. Available with either the 48- or 54-inch Acell Deep Mower Deck, the lawn tractor sports a 25.5 HP engine and K90 hydrostatic integrated with transaxle, controlled by Twin Touch pedals. The machine utilizes hydraulic power steering. With a top forward speed of 8.5 mph and 6 mph in reverse, the machine’s 48-inch deck is constructed by 10-gauge steel, or 9-gauge if the 54-inch. The unit has a height of 54.5 inches, length of 75 inches, and width without mower of 47 inches. The empty machine weighs 863 lbs.

The X734 features electronic fuel injection, four-wheel steering, and either a 48-, 54- or 60-inch Edge High-Capacity Mowers Deck. The lawn tractor operates off a 25.5 HP engine with K90 hydrostatic integrated with transaxle system, and Twin Touch pedals. The mower decks are constructed of 10-gauge and 9-gauge steel for the 48-inch, and 54- and 60-inch decks respectively. The system features mulch control and the unit sports a Category 1 3-point hitch. The unit itself measures 54.5 inches in height, 75 inches in length, and 47 inches in width without the mower. The empty machine weighs 918 lbs.

The X738 features electronic fuel injection, full-time four-wheel drive, and either the 48-, the 54-inch or 60-inch Edge High-Capacity Mower. The 25.5 HP engine works in conjunct with the K90 hydrostatic integrated with transaxle system controlled by Twin Touch pedals. Top forward speed is 8.5 mph with reverse going up to 6 mph. The mower deck is constructed of 10-gauge steel for the 48-inch, with 9-gauge for the 54- and 60-inch. The unit features a Category I 3-point hitch, and measures 54.5 inches in height, 75 inches in length, and 47 inches in width without a mower. The empty machine weighs 953 lbs.    

The comes with electronic fuel injection, full-time four-wheel drive, and four-wheel steering. The lawn tractor operates with either the 48-, the 54- or 60-inch Edge High-Capacity Mower Deck and a 25.5 HP engine. The unit is equipped with a K90 hydrostatic integrated with transaxle system controlled by Twin Touch pedals. The lawn tractor has a maximum forward speed 8.5 mph with 6 mph in reverse. The mower deck is constructed of 10-gauge steel for the 48-inch, and 9-gauge for the 54- and 60-inch. Also sporting a rear PTO with 540 RPM, the unit has a Category I 3-point hitch. The lawn tractor measures 51.2 inches in height, 75 inches in length, and 48 inches in width without the mower. The empty machine weighs 1,045 lbs.

The X750 brings a 3-cylinder diesel engine to match power steering and hydraulic lift features. The lawn tractor works with either the 48-, the 54- or 60-inch Edge High-Capacity Mower Decks. The unit features a 540 RPM PTO and Mower Plus apps for assistance. The diesel engine runs 24 HP and features a hydrostatic transmission with hydrostatic power steering. With a wheelbase of 54.5 inches, the machine weighs 948 lbs.

The X754 features a 3-cylinder diesel engine, four-wheel steering, and works with either the 48-inch, the 54-inch or the 60-inch Edge High-Capacity Mower Deck. The diesel engine runs at 24 HP, and the unit features K90 hydrostatic integrated with transaxle controlled by Twin Touch pedals. Top forward speed is 8.5 mph with 6 mph for reverse. The 48-inch mower deck is constructed of 10-gauge steel, with 9-gauge for the 54- and 60-inch. The unit sports a 540 RPM rear PTO and a Category I 3-point hitch. The lawn tractor measures 54.5 inches in height, 75 inches in length, and 47 inches without the mower. The empty machine weighs 1,003 lbs.

The X758 is the flagship of all John Deere lawn tractors and features a 3-cylinder diesel engine with full-time four-wheel drive. The unit works with either the 48-, the 54-, or the 60-inch Edge High-Capacity Mower Deck. The diesel engine runs 24 HP and features a K90 hydrostatic integrated with transaxle system controlled by Twin Touch pedals. Included is a mulch control system, a 540 RPM rear PTO, and a Category I 3-point hitch. The lawn tractor measures 54.5 inches in height, 75 inches in length, and 47 inches in width without the mower. The empty unit weighs 1,032 lbs.