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John Deere 1565 Series II vs John Deere Z960A
Verdict: John Deere 1565 Series II vs John Deere Z960A
The John Deere 1565 Series II and the John Deere Z960A are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 1565 Series II leads on rated power with 36 hp against 34 hp. John Deere 1565 Series II holds more fuel (60.6 L vs 43.5 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere Z960A is the newer design (2010 vs 2005). In short: choose the John Deere 1565 Series II for outright pulling power, or the John Deere Z960A 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
36 hp
34 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
100.2 ciReference
61 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
88 x 90 mmReference
89 x 80 mmReference
Power (net)
26.8 kWReference
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Power (gross)
28.3 kWReference
25.4 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
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Torque
105.0 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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657 kgReference
Height (Folded ROPS)
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119 cmReference
John Deere 1565 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 Z960A 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.


