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John Deere 1420 Series II vs John Deere Z730M
Verdict: John Deere 1420 Series II vs John Deere Z730M
The John Deere 1420 Series II and the John Deere Z730M 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 30.3 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere Z730M is the newer design (2019 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
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Drive
4x4 MRWD 4WDReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
60.6 LReference
30.3 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)
19.1 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
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Torque
64.5 NmReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power
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17.9 kWReference
Oil capacity
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5.0 LReference
Transmission
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Hydro-Gear ZT3200Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
124 cmReference
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Front tire
23x10.50-12Reference
13x6.5-6Reference
Rear tire
18x8.50-8Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
23x10.50-12Reference
13x6.5-6Reference
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
208 cmReference
Width
120 cmReference
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Height (ROPS)
210 cmReference
180 cmReference
Ground clearance
15 cmReference
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Weight
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451 kgReference
Lawn/turf rear
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23x10.50-12Reference
Height (Folded ROPS)
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126 cmReference
John Deere 1420 Series II attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
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340Reference
Attachment overview
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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electricReference
John Deere Z730M 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.


