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John Deere 312 vs John Deere SX95

Verdict: John Deere 312 vs John Deere SX95

The John Deere 312 and the John Deere SX95 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere SX95 leads on rated power with 13 hp against 12 hp. John Deere SX95 is the lighter machine (197 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 SX95 is the newer design (1987 vs 1977). In short: choose the John Deere SX95 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 312 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 312 Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere SX95 Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
12 hp
13 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Steering
manualReference
Engine
Displacement
29.1 ciReference
28.1 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
86 x 83 mmReference
89 x 74 mmReference
Power (gross)
8.9 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dry elementReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
5.7 LReference
Power
9.3 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
Sparkplug
Champion RCJ8Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
1.4 LReference
Oil change
50 hReference
Transmission
1
ThrottleReference
2
Forward/ReverseReference
3
BrakeReference
4
Parking brakeReference
Transmission
Sundstrand 15Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
7 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil type
JD All-Weather Hydrostatic FluidReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
mechanical variable transmissionReference
Mid PTO
independentReference
Clutch
mechanicalReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
116 cmReference
106 cmReference
Weight
344 kgReference
197 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Rear tire
23x8.50-12Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x8.50-12Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Length
175 cmReference
154 cmReference
Width
107 cmReference
66 cmReference
Height
111 cmReference
99 cmReference
John Deere 312 attachments
312 Serial Number Location
312 Serial Numbers
1977
C312F070001Reference
1978
C312G080001Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Battery CCA
160Reference
Attachment overview
Variants
RX95
economyReference
SX95
deluxeReference
John Deere SX95 attachments
SX95 Serial Numbers
1987
M0SX95X420001Reference
1988
M0SX95X475001Reference
1989
M0SX95X595001Reference
1990
M0SX95X010001Reference
Location:
Serial number plate on the rear of the John Deere RX95, to the left of the drawbar.Reference
38" Mower deck
Cutting width
96 cmReference
Overall width
129 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference

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.

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