John Deere F687 vs John Deere L130
Verdict: John Deere F687 vs John Deere L130
The John Deere F687 and the John Deere L130 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 23 hp. John Deere L130 is the lighter machine (241 kg vs 485 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere F687 holds more fuel (25.7 L vs 7.9 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere L130 is the newer design (2003 vs 2002). 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.