John Deere E180 vs John Deere Z545R
Verdict: John Deere E180 vs John Deere Z545R
The John Deere E180 and the John Deere Z545R 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 E180 is the lighter machine (240 kg vs 826 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere Z545R holds more fuel (17.0 L vs 9.1 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere Z545R is the newer design (2021 vs 2018). 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.