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John Deere 312 vs John Deere X135R
Verdict: John Deere 312 vs John Deere X135R
The John Deere 312 and the John Deere X135R are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. John Deere X135R is the lighter machine (233 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 X135R is the newer design (2013 vs 1977). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer 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
12 hp
12 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Displacement
29.1 ciReference
40 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
86 x 83 mmReference
75 x 73 mmReference
Power (gross)
8.9 kWReference
8.8 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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7.6 LReference
Rated RPM
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3150Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
1
ThrottleReference
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2
Forward/ReverseReference
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3
BrakeReference
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4
Parking brakeReference
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Transmission
Sundstrand 15Reference
Tuff Torq K46CYReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
JD All-Weather Hydrostatic FluidReference
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Oil change
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sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
116 cmReference
122 cmReference
Weight
344 kgReference
233 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
15x6-6Reference
Rear tire
23x8.50-12Reference
18x8.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
15x6-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x8.50-12Reference
18x8.5-8Reference
Length
175 cmReference
247 cmReference
Width
107 cmReference
96 cmReference
Height
111 cmReference
107 cmReference
John Deere 312 attachments
312 Serial Number Location
312 Serial Numbers
1977
C312F070001Reference
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1978
C312G080001Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
John Deere X135R attachments
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
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106 cmReference
Cut height
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2 to 8 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.