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John Deere 727A vs John Deere L130

Verdict: John Deere 727A vs John Deere L130

The John Deere 727A and the John Deere L130 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 L130 is the lighter machine (241 kg vs 523 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 727A holds more fuel (32.2 L vs 7.9 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 727A is the newer design (2004 vs 2003). 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 727A Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere L130 Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
23 hp
23 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooled vertical shaft V-TwinReference
Engine
Fuel tank
32.2 LReference
7.9 LReference
Displacement
41.2 ciReference
41.1 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
75 x 76 mmReference
80 x 67 mmReference
Power
17.2 kWReference
Fuel system
carburetorReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power (gross)
17.2 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual stateReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
Point gap
5.715 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.127 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.254 mmReference
Oil capacity
2.3 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Kanzaki DUP 10AReference
Tuff Torq K46 HDReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil change
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Weight
523 kgReference
241 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
190 cmReference
175 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
182 cmReference
Wheelbase
124 cmReference
Width
91 cmReference
Height
98 cmReference
John Deere 727A attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Charging amps
16Reference
Battery Group
U1Reference
54" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
137 cmReference
121 cmReference
Overall width
172 cmReference
127 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 11 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
John Deere L130 attachments
L130 Serial Numbers
2003
010001Reference
2004
060001Reference
2005
130001Reference
Location:
On frame above left rear wheel.Reference
Attachment overview
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.

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