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John Deere L118 vs John Deere Z335M
Verdict: John Deere L118 vs John Deere Z335M
The John Deere L118 and the John Deere Z335M are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 20 hp. John Deere Z335M is the lighter machine (224 kg vs 235 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere Z335M is the newer design (2017 vs 2004). 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
20 hp
20 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
A K46V was used during the 2004 model year, replaced with the T40A for 2005 production.Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Engine
Fuel tank
7.9 LReference
7.9 LReference
Displacement
40 ciReference
40 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
75 x 73 mmReference
75 x 73 mmReference
Power (gross)
16.4 kWReference
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Air cleaner
replaceable foamReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
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Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
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Point gap
0.254 mmReference
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Intake valve clearance
0.127 mmReference
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Exhaust valve clearance
0.254 mmReference
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Power
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14.9 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq T40Reference
Hydro-Gear EZTReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil change
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
mechanicalReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
124 cmReference
120 cmReference
Weight
235 kgReference
224 kgReference
Front tire
15x6-6Reference
11x4.0-5Reference
Rear tire
20x10-8Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6-6Reference
11x4.0-5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10-8Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Length
175 cmReference
183 cmReference
Width
91 cmReference
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Height
98 cmReference
101 cmReference
John Deere L118 attachments
L118 Serial Numbers
2004
GXL118A010001Reference
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2005
GXL118A050001Reference
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Location:
On frame above left rear wheel.Reference
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2005 (22 HP)
GXL118B05002Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
16Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
U1Reference
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Battery CCA
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300Reference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Overall width
111 cmReference
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Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
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Cut positions
7Reference
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John Deere Z335M attachments
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.