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John Deere 1545 Series II vs John Deere Z950A
Verdict: John Deere 1545 Series II vs John Deere Z950A
The John Deere 1545 Series II and the John Deere Z950A are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere Z950A leads on rated power with 31 hp against 29 hp. John Deere 1545 Series II holds more fuel (60.6 L vs 43.5 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere Z950A is the newer design (2010 vs 2004). In short: choose the John Deere Z950A for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 1545 Series II if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a 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
29 hp
31 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
43.5 LReference
Displacement
81.2 ciReference
52 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
78 x 84 mmReference
85 x 76 mmReference
Power (net)
21.6 kWReference
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Power (gross)
23.1 kWReference
23.1 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
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Torque
86.2 NmReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
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2.6 LReference
Transmission
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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KanzakiReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
124 cmReference
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Front tire
23x12-12Reference
13x6.5-6Reference
Rear tire
20x10-10Reference
24x12-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
23x12-12Reference
13x6.5-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10-10Reference
24x12-12Reference
Length
220 cmReference
213 cmReference
Width
120 cmReference
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Height (ROPS)
208 cmReference
185 cmReference
Ground clearance
17 cmReference
12 cmReference
Weight
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638 kgReference
Height (Folded ROPS)
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119 cmReference
John Deere 1545 Series II attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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electro-magneticReference
John Deere Z950A attachments
Attachment overview
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.


