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John Deere D170 vs John Deere Z915E

Verdict: John Deere D170 vs John Deere Z915E

The John Deere D170 and the John Deere Z915E are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 25 hp. John Deere D170 is the lighter machine (262 kg vs 534 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere Z915E holds more fuel (43.5 L vs 15.1 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere Z915E is the newer design (2017 vs 2011). 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 D170 Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere Z915E Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
25 hp
25 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Hydrostatic transmission with right-side accelerator and decelerator/reverse foot pedals. Left-side brake pedal. Cruise control is standard equipment.Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Original price
$2,799 (2015 )Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
9.1 LReference
43.5 LReference
Displacement
44.2 ciReference
45.6 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
79 x 73 mmReference
83 x 69 mmReference
Power (gross)
18.6 kWReference
18.6 kWReference
Air cleaner
cartridge with foam pre-cleanerReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
5.6 LReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
Point gap
0.229 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.127 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.127 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq HD K46Reference
Tuff TorqReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil change
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
electric independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electro-magneticReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
124 cmReference
Weight
262 kgReference
534 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.5-8Reference
13x5-6Reference
Rear tire
22x9.5-12Reference
24x9.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.5-8Reference
13x5-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
22x9.5-12Reference
24x12-12Reference
Length
175 cmReference
213 cmReference
Width
173 cmReference
Height
114 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
185 cmReference
Height (Folded ROPS)
119 cmReference
John Deere D170 attachments
D170 Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number on rear of tractor, left side, under fender.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Charging amps
16Reference
15Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
U1Reference
Attachment overview
54" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
137 cmReference
Overall width
173 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
13Reference
John Deere Z915E attachments

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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