John Deere 1585 vs John Deere Z970A
Verdict: John Deere 1585 vs John Deere Z970A
The John Deere 1585 and the John Deere Z970A are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 37 hp. John Deere Z970A is the lighter machine (680 kg vs 1,176 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 1585 holds more fuel (60.6 L vs 43.5 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 1585 is the newer design (2015 vs 2010). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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.