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John Deere 120 vs John Deere SX95

Verdict: John Deere 120 vs John Deere SX95

The John Deere 120 and the John Deere SX95 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere SX95 leads on rated power with 13 hp against 12 hp. John Deere SX95 is the lighter machine (197 kg vs 333 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 120 holds more fuel (6.6 L vs 5.7 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere SX95 is the newer design (1987 vs 1970). In short: choose the John Deere SX95 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 120 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 120 Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere SX95 Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
12 hp
13 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Steering
manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
6.6 LReference
5.7 LReference
Displacement
29.1 ciReference
28.1 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
86 x 83 mmReference
89 x 74 mmReference
Power (gross)
8.9 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dry elementReference
Idle RPM
1200-3800Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Point gap
0.508 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.254 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.508 mmReference
Oil capacity
4.7 LReference
1.4 LReference
Oil change
500 hReference
50 hReference
Power
9.3 kWReference
Sparkplug
Champion RCJ8Reference
Transmission
1
BrakeReference
2
Forward/ReverseReference
3
ThrottleReference
4
Parking brakeReference
Transmission
Sundstrand 15Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
7 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil type
Deere 303Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
mechanical variable transmissionReference
Front PTO
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
mechanicalReference
Mid PTO
independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
116 cmReference
106 cmReference
Weight
333 kgReference
197 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Rear tire
23x8.50-12Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
4.80/4.00-8Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Length
171 cmReference
154 cmReference
Width
96 cmReference
66 cmReference
Height
109 cmReference
99 cmReference
Front tread
79 cmReference
Rear tread
73/87 cmReference
John Deere 120 attachments
120 Serial Number Location
120 Serial Numbers
1970
1001Reference
1971
7500Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
14Reference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Battery CCA
160Reference
Attachment overview
Variants
RX95
economyReference
SX95
deluxeReference
John Deere SX95 attachments
SX95 Serial Numbers
1987
M0SX95X420001Reference
1988
M0SX95X475001Reference
1989
M0SX95X595001Reference
1990
M0SX95X010001Reference
Location:
Serial number plate on the rear of the John Deere RX95, to the left of the drawbar.Reference
38" Mower deck
Cutting width
96 cmReference
Overall width
129 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference

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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