John Deere 130 vs John Deere STX30
Verdict: John Deere 130 vs John Deere STX30
The John Deere 130 and the John Deere STX30 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 9 hp. John Deere 130 is the lighter machine (188 kg vs 189 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 130 holds more fuel (8.3 L vs 4.7 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere STX30 is the newer design (1989 vs 1986). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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.