John Deere 245 vs John Deere 314
Verdict: John Deere 245 vs John Deere 314
The John Deere 245 and the John Deere 314 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 14 hp. John Deere 245 is the lighter machine (276 kg vs 344 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 314 holds more fuel (17.0 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 245 is the newer design (1993 vs 1979). 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.