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John Deere 1420 vs John Deere Z540M
Verdict: John Deere 1420 vs John Deere Z540M
The John Deere 1420 and the John Deere Z540M are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 24 hp. John Deere 1420 holds more fuel (54.9 L vs 17.0 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere Z540M is the newer design (2016 vs 2001). 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
24 hp
24 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
liquid-cooled horizontal-shaft inlineReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Original price
$17,309 (2003 4WD )Reference
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Drive
4x4 MRWD 4WDReference
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Differential lock
mechanical frontReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
54.9 LReference
17.0 LReference
Displacement
53.6 ciReference
44.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
72 x 72 mmReference
78 x 76 mmReference
Power (net)
17.9 kWReference
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Power (gross)
20.9 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
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Torque
64.0 NmReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power
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17.9 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Tuff Torq TZT 7-DReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Pump flow
19.3 lpmReference
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Front PTO
independentReference
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Front PTO Type
2100Reference
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Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
124 cmReference
123 cmReference
Front tire
23x10.50-12Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Rear tire
18x8.50-8Reference
22x9.50-10Reference
Lawn/turf front
23x10.50-12Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
2WD Lawn/turf rear
18x8.50-8Reference
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4WD Lawn/turf rear
18x8.50-10Reference
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Length
220 cmReference
194 cmReference
Width
120 cmReference
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Ground clearance
16 cmReference
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Weight
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638 to 687 poundsReference
Lawn/turf rear
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22x9.50-10Reference
Height
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106 cmReference
John Deere 1420 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
55Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
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300Reference
Attachment overview
John Deere Z540M 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.