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John Deere L130 vs John Deere LA140
Verdict: John Deere L130 vs John Deere LA140
The John Deere L130 and the John Deere LA140 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 LA140 is the lighter machine (237 kg vs 241 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere LA140 is the newer design (2007 vs 2003). 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
23 hp
23 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
air-cooled vertical shaft V-TwinReference
2-cylinderReference
Engine
Fuel tank
7.9 LReference
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Displacement
41.1 ciReference
44.2 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
80 x 67 mmReference
75 x 73 mmReference
Power (gross)
17.2 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dual stateReference
paper and foam elementsReference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Point gap
5.715 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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Oil capacity
2.3 LReference
1.9 LReference
Power
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17.2 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K46 HDReference
Tuff Torq K46Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil change
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
electricReference
Clutch
electricReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
124 cmReference
124 cmReference
Weight
241 kgReference
237 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.5-8Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Rear tire
22x9.5-12Reference
22x9.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.5-8Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
22x9.5-12Reference
22x9.5-12Reference
Length
175 cmReference
175 cmReference
Width
91 cmReference
152 cmReference
Height
98 cmReference
114 cmReference
John Deere L130 attachments
L130 Serial Numbers
2003
010001Reference
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2004
060001Reference
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2005
130001Reference
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Location:
On frame above left rear wheel.Reference
Serial number decal under the rear fender on the left side of the tractor.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
16Reference
16Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
U1Reference
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Attachment overview
48" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
121 cmReference
121 cmReference
Overall width
127 cmReference
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Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
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John Deere LA140 attachments
LA140 Serial Numbers
2007
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010001Reference
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.