John Deere 455 vs John Deere Z345R
Verdict: John Deere 455 vs John Deere Z345R
The John Deere 455 and the John Deere Z345R are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 22 hp. John Deere Z345R is the lighter machine (226 kg vs 965 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 455 holds more fuel (24.6 L vs 7.9 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere Z345R is the newer design (2017 vs 1992). 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.