John Deere 420 vs John Deere Z335E
Verdict: John Deere 420 vs John Deere Z335E
The John Deere 420 and the John Deere Z335E are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 20 hp. John Deere Z335E is the lighter machine (222 kg vs 450 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 420 holds more fuel (24.6 L vs 7.9 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere Z335E is the newer design (2016 vs 1983). 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.