Compare/John Deere 1420 Series II vs John Deere S180

John Deere 1420 Series II vs John Deere S180

Verdict: John Deere 1420 Series II vs John Deere S180

The John Deere 1420 Series II and the John Deere S180 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 S180 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

24 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

liquid-cooled horizontal-shaft inlineReference

air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference

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

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Air cleaner

dryReference

Torque

64.5 NmReference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Power

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17.9 kWReference

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

15x6.5-8Reference

Rear tire

18x8.50-8Reference

22x9.5-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

23x10.50-12Reference

15x6.5-8Reference

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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240 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

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Battery volts

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

Mid PTO Type

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pulleyReference

John Deere S180 attachments

S180 Serial Numbers

Location:

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Serial number decal above the left rear tire, below the fender deck.Reference

54" Mower deck

Cutting width

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137 cmReference

Overall width

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170 cmReference

Cut height

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2 to 10 cmReference

Capacities

Tow capacity

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240 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.