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John Deere 135 vs John Deere Z345M
Verdict: John Deere 135 vs John Deere Z345M
The John Deere 135 and the John Deere Z345M are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 22 hp. John Deere 135 is the lighter machine (213 kg vs 224 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere Z345M is the newer design (2017 vs 2006). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
22 hp
22 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
air-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
manualReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
7.9 LReference
7.9 LReference
Displacement
44.2 ciReference
44.2 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
75 x 73 mmReference
79 x 73 mmReference
Power
16.4 kWReference
16.4 kWReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
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Point gap
0.254 mmReference
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Intake valve clearance
0.127 mmReference
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Exhaust valve clearance
0.127 mmReference
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Oil capacity
1.8 LReference
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Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq T40Reference
Hydro-Gear EZTReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
124 cmReference
120 cmReference
Weight
213 kgReference
224 kgReference
Front tire
15x6-6Reference
11x4.0-5Reference
Rear tire
20x10-8Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6-6Reference
11x4.0-5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10-8Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Length
175 cmReference
183 cmReference
Width
132 cmReference
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Height
111 cmReference
101 cmReference
John Deere 135 attachments
135 Serial Numbers
2006
010001Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
Regulated circuitReference
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Charging amps
16Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
U1Reference
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Battery CCA
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300Reference
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
John Deere Z345M attachments
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.