John Deere 856 vs John Deere Z730M

Verdict: John Deere 856 vs John Deere Z730M

The John Deere 856 and the John Deere Z730M are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 24 hp. John Deere 856 is the lighter machine (816 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 Z730M is the newer design (2019 vs 1986). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.