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John Deere GX75 vs John Deere STX30

Verdict: John Deere GX75 vs John Deere STX30

The John Deere GX75 and the John Deere STX30 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 9 hp. John Deere GX75 is the lighter machine (154 kg vs 189 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere STX30 holds more fuel (4.7 L vs 4.2 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere GX75 is the newer design (1991 vs 1989). 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 GX75 Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere STX30 Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
9 hp
9 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Image courtesy of Matthew MarchandReference
Steering
manual sector-and-pinionReference
Engine
Fuel tank
4.2 LReference
4.7 LReference
Displacement
17.7 ciReference
24.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
78 x 60 mmReference
87 x 67 mmReference
Power
6.7 kWReference
6.7 kWReference
Air cleaner
dry elementReference
paper and foamReference
Compression
8.4:1Reference
8.9:1Reference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.1 LReference
1.9 LReference
Oil change
50 hReference
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
Idle RPM
1350-3350Reference
Sparkplug
Champion RC12YCReference
Sparkplug gap
1.016 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 915Reference
Peerless 920Reference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
mechanicalReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
106 cmReference
113 cmReference
Weight
154 kgReference
189 kgReference
Front tire
11x4.00-5Reference
13x5-6Reference
Rear tire
16x6.50-8Reference
18x6.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
11x4.00-5Reference
13x5-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.50-8Reference
18x6.5-8Reference
Length
157 cmReference
152 cmReference
Width
77 cmReference
110 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
100 cmReference
98 cmReference
Ground clearance
9 cmReference
John Deere GX75 attachments
GX75 Serial Numbers
1991
010001Reference
100001Reference
1992
025001Reference
135001Reference
1993
045001Reference
160000Reference
1994
055001Reference
1996
075001Reference
Location:
Serial number decal on the rear of the GX75, left side, near the hitch.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
3Reference
15Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
Battery CCA
200Reference
30" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
76 cmReference
76 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
7Reference
7Reference
John Deere STX30 attachments
STX30 Serial Number Location
STX30 Serial Numbers
1989
595001Reference
1990
010001Reference
Final
210000Reference
Attachment overview

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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