John Deere 140 vs John Deere X135R
Verdict: John Deere 140 vs John Deere X135R
The John Deere 140 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 730 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 1968). 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.


