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John Deere D125 vs John Deere E120
Verdict: John Deere D125 vs John Deere E120
The John Deere D125 and the John Deere E120 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 20 hp. John Deere E120 is the lighter machine (190 kg vs 198 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere E120 is the newer design (2018 vs 2014). 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
20 hp
20 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Beginning with tractor serial number 600001 the TLT200 transmission replaced the T40.Reference
Hydrostatic transmission with cruise control.Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
9.1 LReference
9.1 LReference
Displacement
40 ciReference
40.03 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
75 x 73 mmReference
75 x 73 mmReference
Power (gross)
14.9 kWReference
14.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
—
2.6 LReference
Sparkplug gap
—
0.762 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq T40Reference
Tuff Torq TL200Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil change
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
Dimensions
Weight
198 kgReference
190 kgReference
Front tire
15x6-6Reference
15x6-6Reference
Rear tire
20x8.0-0Reference
20x8-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6-6Reference
15x6-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8.0-0Reference
20x8-8Reference
Length
174 cmReference
174 cmReference
Height
113 cmReference
113 cmReference
Wheelbase
—
124 cmReference
Shipping weight
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190 kgReference
Front axle
—
Cast-ironReference
John Deere D125 attachments
D125 Serial Numbers
2014
500001Reference
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2015
600001Reference
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2016
700001Reference
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2017
810001Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
—
9Reference
Battery CCA
—
300Reference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Overall width
139 cmReference
139 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
—
13Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
—
manualReference
John Deere E120 attachments
E120 Serial Number Location
E120 Serial Numbers
2018
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J01001Reference
2019
—
K100001Reference
2020
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L200001Reference
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.