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John Deere 140 vs John Deere SX95

Verdict: John Deere 140 vs John Deere SX95

The John Deere 140 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 730 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 140 holds more fuel (6.6 L vs 5.7 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere SX95 is the newer design (1987 vs 1968). In short: choose the John Deere SX95 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 140 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 140 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
The 14-horsepower K321 engine was first used in 1969 models, serial number 10,001.Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Original price
$1,745 (1974 H3 )Reference
Brakes
drum (1971 on)Reference
Steering
manualReference
Variants
140H3
three hydraulic remotesReference
RX95
economyReference
SX95
deluxeReference
Engine
Fuel tank
6.6 LReference
5.7 LReference
Displacement
31.27 ciReference
28.1 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
89 x 83 mmReference
89 x 74 mmReference
Power (gross)
8.9 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dry elementReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
Idle RPM
1500-3800Reference
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
10.4 kWReference
9.3 kWReference
Sparkplug
Champion RCJ8Reference
Transmission
1
ClutchReference
2
Forward/ReverseReference
3
ThrottleReference
4
Brakes (not shown)Reference
5
Parking brakeReference
Transmission
Sundstrand 15Reference
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
mechanical variable transmissionReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
7 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil type
Deere 303Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
Rear PTO
liveReference
Front PTO
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
mechanicalReference
Mid PTO
independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
116 cmReference
106 cmReference
Weight
349 kgReference
197 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Rear tire
23x8.50-12Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Ag front
4.80/4.00-8Reference
Ag rear
23x8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x8.50-12Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Length
171 cmReference
154 cmReference
Width
96 cmReference
66 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
109 cmReference
Front tread
79 cmReference
Rear tread
73/87 cmReference
Height
99 cmReference
John Deere 140 attachments
140 Serial Number Location
140 Serial Numbers
1968
1001Reference
1969
10001Reference
1970
22401Reference
1971
30001Reference
1972
38001Reference
1973
46501Reference
1974
56501Reference
Final
UnknownReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
40Reference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Battery CCA
160Reference
Attachment overview
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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