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John Deere GX85 vs John Deere SX85
Verdict: John Deere GX85 vs John Deere SX85
The John Deere GX85 and the John Deere SX85 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 13 hp. John Deere GX85 is the lighter machine (155 kg vs 165 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
13 hp
13 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Image courtesy of Derek WoodwardReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Original price
$2,049 (2003 )Reference
$2,299 (2003 )Reference
Steering
manualReference
manualReference
Variants
GX85
gear driveReference
gear driveReference
SX85
variator driveReference
variator driveReference
Engine
Fuel tank
4.7 LReference
4.7 LReference
Displacement
28.4 ciReference
28.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 78 mmReference
87 x 78 mmReference
Power (gross)
9.7 kWReference
9.7 kWReference
Air cleaner
dry elementReference
dry elementReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.6 LReference
1.6 LReference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
mechanicalReference
mechanicalReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Weight
155 kgReference
165 kgReference
Front tire
11x4.00-5Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Rear tire
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
11x4.00-5Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Length
154 cmReference
154 cmReference
Width
66 cmReference
66 cmReference
Height
99 cmReference
99 cmReference
John Deere GX85 attachments
GX85 Serial Numbers
1997
085001Reference
085001Reference
1998
095001Reference
095001Reference
1999
110001Reference
105001Reference
2000
120001Reference
110001Reference
2001
130001Reference
115001Reference
2002
140001Reference
120001Reference
2003
145001Reference
125001Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Battery CCA
160Reference
160Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
30" Mower deck
Type
gearReference
mechanical variable transmissionReference
Cutting width
76 cmReference
76 cmReference
Overall width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
John Deere SX85 attachments
SX85 Serial Numbers
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.