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John Deere 330 vs John Deere X305R
Verdict: John Deere 330 vs John Deere X305R
The John Deere 330 and the John Deere X305R are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. John Deere X305R is the lighter machine (314 kg vs 408 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere X305R is the newer design (2012 vs 1986). 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
16 hp
16 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
Engine
Displacement
40.2 ciReference
36.8 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
66 x 67 mmReference
73 x 72 mmReference
Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
12.2 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
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Compression
22.4Reference
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Idle RPM
1300-3450Reference
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Oil capacity
6.2 LReference
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Coolant capacity
2.7 LReference
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Fuel tank
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7.6 LReference
Fuel system
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carburetorReference
Rated RPM
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3100Reference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Sundstrand Series 15 Model 90Reference
Tuff Torq K46Reference
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
17.0 LReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
4.7 LReference
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Capacity
4.7 LReference
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Valves
1Reference
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Rear Type
0Reference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Rear PTO Type
2000Reference
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Front PTO
independentReference
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Front PTO Type
3450Reference
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Mid PTO
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independentReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
116 cmReference
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Weight
408 kgReference
314 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
23x10.50-12Reference
20x10.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
20x10.00-8Reference
Length
176 cmReference
182 cmReference
Width
109 cmReference
96 cmReference
Height
113 cmReference
109 cmReference
Front tread
81 cmReference
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Rear tread
77/83 cmReference
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Operating weight
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314 kgReference
John Deere 330 attachments
330 Serial Numbers
1986
360001Reference
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Location:
Serial number plate on the right side of the John Dere 330, above the brake pedal.Reference
2012Reference
Final
420000Reference
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Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
20Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Ground
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negativeReference
Attachment overview
John Deere X305R attachments
X305R Serial Numbers
220001
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2013Reference
250001
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2014Reference
280001
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2015Reference
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
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106 cmReference
Cut height
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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.