John Deere 797 vs John Deere Z955M
Verdict: John Deere 797 vs John Deere Z955M
The John Deere 797 and the John Deere Z955M are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 29 hp. John Deere 797 is the lighter machine (612 kg vs 619 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 797 holds more fuel (45.4 L vs 43.5 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere Z955M is the newer design (2018 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.
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.