Compare/John Deere 120 vs John Deere X135R
Search

John Deere 120 vs John Deere X135R

Verdict: John Deere 120 vs John Deere X135R

The John Deere 120 and the John Deere X135R are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. John Deere X135R is the lighter machine (233 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 X135R holds more fuel (7.6 L vs 6.6 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere X135R is the newer design (2013 vs 1970). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

Tune the fit score
Tell us about your operation
Fit & specs
John Deere 120 Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere X135R Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
12 hp
12 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
6.6 LReference
7.6 LReference
Displacement
29.1 ciReference
40 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
86 x 83 mmReference
75 x 73 mmReference
Power (gross)
8.9 kWReference
8.8 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
Idle RPM
1200-3800Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
Point gap
0.508 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.254 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.508 mmReference
Oil capacity
4.7 LReference
Oil change
500 hReference
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
Rated RPM
3150Reference
Transmission
1
BrakeReference
2
Forward/ReverseReference
3
ThrottleReference
4
Parking brakeReference
Transmission
Sundstrand 15Reference
Tuff Torq K46CYReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
Deere 303Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Front PTO
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Mid PTO
independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
116 cmReference
122 cmReference
Weight
333 kgReference
233 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
15x6-6Reference
Rear tire
23x8.50-12Reference
18x8.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
4.80/4.00-8Reference
15x6-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
18x8.5-8Reference
Length
171 cmReference
247 cmReference
Width
96 cmReference
96 cmReference
Height
109 cmReference
107 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
Attachment overview
John Deere X135R attachments
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
106 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 8 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.

Comparing 0
Compare (pick 2+)