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John Deere 1420 Series II vs John Deere S170
Verdict: John Deere 1420 Series II vs John Deere S170
The John Deere 1420 Series II and the John Deere S170 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 Series II holds more fuel (60.6 L vs 9.1 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere S170 is the newer design (2021 vs 2005). 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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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
Image courtesy of Matthew KlinglerReference
Drive
4x4 MRWD 4WDReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
60.6 LReference
9.1 LReference
Displacement
53.6 ciReference
44.2 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
72 x 72 mmReference
79 x 73 mmReference
Power (net)
17.9 kWReference
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Power (gross)
19.1 kWReference
17.9 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Torque
64.5 NmReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
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0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
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1.9 LReference
Oil change
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sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
Transmission
Type
hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
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Transmission
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Tuff Torq K46Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
124 cmReference
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Front tire
23x10.50-12Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
18x8.50-8Reference
22x9.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
23x10.50-12Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
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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Height (ROPS)
210 cmReference
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Ground clearance
15 cmReference
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Weight
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228 kgReference
Lawn/turf rear
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22x9.5-12Reference
Height
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118 cmReference
John Deere 1420 Series II attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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14Reference
Battery Group
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U1Reference
Attachment overview
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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electricReference
John Deere S170 attachments
S170 Serial Numbers
Location:
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Serial number decal above the left rear tire, below the fender deck.Reference
48" Mower deck
Cutting width
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121 cmReference
Overall width
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154 cmReference
Cut height
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2 to 10 cmReference
Capacities
Tow capacity
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228 kgReference
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.