John Deere L118 vs John Deere LA130
Verdict: John Deere L118 vs John Deere LA130
The John Deere L118 and the John Deere LA130 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere LA130 leads on rated power with 21 hp against 20 hp. John Deere L118 is the lighter machine (235 kg vs 237 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere LA130 is the newer design (2007 vs 2004). In short: choose the John Deere LA130 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere L118 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a 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.