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John Deere 727 vs John Deere LA140
Verdict: John Deere 727 vs John Deere LA140
The John Deere 727 and the John Deere LA140 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 23 hp. John Deere LA140 is the lighter machine (237 kg vs 494 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere LA140 is the newer design (2007 vs 2002). 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
23 hp
23 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
2-cylinderReference
Engine
Fuel tank
29.5 LReference
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Displacement
41.2 ciReference
44.2 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
75 x 76 mmReference
75 x 73 mmReference
Power
17.2 kWReference
17.2 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
3.3 LReference
1.9 LReference
Air cleaner
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paper and foam elementsReference
Sparkplug gap
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0.762 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear BDP10AReference
Tuff Torq K46Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil change
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sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
electricReference
Clutch
electro-magneticReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
121 cmReference
124 cmReference
Weight
494 kgReference
237 kgReference
Front tire
13x5-6Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Rear tire
23x9.5-12Reference
22x9.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5-6Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x9.5-12Reference
22x9.5-12Reference
Length
198 cmReference
175 cmReference
Height
106 cmReference
114 cmReference
Width
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152 cmReference
John Deere 727 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
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Charging amps
13Reference
16Reference
Battery CCA
235Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
54" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
137 cmReference
121 cmReference
Overall width
179 cmReference
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John Deere LA140 attachments
LA140 Serial Numbers
2007
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010001Reference
Location:
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Serial number decal under the rear fender on the left side of the tractor.Reference
48" Mower deck
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.