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John Deere E120 vs John Deere L120

Verdict: John Deere E120 vs John Deere L120

The John Deere E120 and the John Deere L120 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 241 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere E120 holds more fuel (9.1 L vs 7.9 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere E120 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.

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Fit & specs
John Deere E120 Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere L120 Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
20 hp
20 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Hydrostatic transmission with cruise control.Reference
The 22 horsepower engine was used in 2005, the final production year.Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
9.1 LReference
7.9 LReference
Displacement
40.03 ciReference
40 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
75 x 73 mmReference
75 x 73 mmReference
Power (gross)
14.9 kWReference
16.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
2.6 LReference
2.3 LReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Air cleaner
replaceable foamReference
Intake valve clearance
0.127 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.254 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq TL200Reference
Tuff Torq K46 HDReference
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
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
124 cmReference
124 cmReference
Weight
190 kgReference
241 kgReference
Front tire
15x6-6Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Rear tire
20x8-8Reference
22x9.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6-6Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8-8Reference
22x9.5-12Reference
Length
174 cmReference
175 cmReference
Height
113 cmReference
98 cmReference
Shipping weight
190 kgReference
Front axle
Cast-ironReference
Width
91 cmReference
John Deere E120 attachments
E120 Serial Number Location
E120 Serial Numbers
2018
J01001Reference
2019
K100001Reference
2020
L200001Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
9Reference
16Reference
Battery CCA
300Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Battery Group
U1Reference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
121 cmReference
Overall width
139 cmReference
127 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
13Reference
John Deere L120 attachments
L120 Serial Numbers
2003
010001Reference
2004
012001Reference
2005
015001Reference
Location:
On frame above left rear wheel.Reference
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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