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John Deere 112 vs John Deere STX30

Verdict: John Deere 112 vs John Deere STX30

The John Deere 112 and the John Deere STX30 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 112 leads on rated power with 10 hp against 9 hp. John Deere STX30 is the lighter machine (189 kg vs 268 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere STX30 is the newer design (1989 vs 1966). In short: choose the John Deere 112 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere STX30 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
John Deere 112 Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere STX30 Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
10 hp
9 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Four-speed gear shift with reverse using the combination brake-clutch foot pedal. Right-hand Variator lever allows on-the-move adjustment within a range of speeds for each gear.Reference
Image courtesy of Matthew MarchandReference
Steering
manual sector-and-pinionReference
Variants
112H
hydraulic liftReference
Engine
Displacement
23.7 ciReference
24.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
84 x 70 mmReference
87 x 67 mmReference
Power
7.5 kWReference
6.7 kWReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
Idle RPM
1200-3800Reference
1350-3350Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.4 LReference
1.9 LReference
Oil change
200 hReference
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
Fuel tank
4.7 LReference
Air cleaner
paper and foamReference
Compression
8.9:1Reference
Sparkplug
Champion RC12YCReference
Sparkplug gap
1.016 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 2300Reference
Peerless 920Reference
Type
gear with variable pulley driveReference
belt-driven gearReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
7.2 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
4.7 LReference
Capacity
4.7 LReference
Mid PTO
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
111 cmReference
113 cmReference
Weight
268 kgReference
189 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
13x5-6Reference
Rear tire
8-12Reference
18x6.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
13x5-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
8-12Reference
18x6.5-8Reference
Length
160 cmReference
152 cmReference
Width
93 cmReference
110 cmReference
Height
98 cmReference
Front tread
76 cmReference
Rear tread
68/83 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
98 cmReference
John Deere 112 attachments
112 Serial Number Location
112 Serial Numbers
1966
2551Reference
1967
3551Reference
1968
100001Reference
1969
130001Reference
1970
160000Reference
1971
185001Reference
1972
250001Reference
1973
260001Reference
1974
300001Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
Battery CCA
200Reference
Attachment overview
John Deere STX30 attachments
STX30 Serial Number Location
STX30 Serial Numbers
1989
595001Reference
1990
010001Reference
1991
100001Reference
1992
135001Reference
1993
160000Reference
Final
210000Reference
30" Mower deck
Cutting width
76 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
7Reference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.

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