John Deere F1145 vs John Deere Z540M
Verdict: John Deere F1145 vs John Deere Z540M
The John Deere F1145 and the John Deere Z540M 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 Z540M is the lighter machine (638 kg vs 1,064 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere F1145 holds more fuel (41.6 L vs 17.0 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere Z540M is the newer design (2016 vs 1992). 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.