John Deere L130 vs John Deere Z425
Verdict: John Deere L130 vs John Deere Z425
The John Deere L130 and the John Deere Z425 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 L130 is the lighter machine (241 kg vs 645 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere Z425 holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 7.9 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere Z425 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.
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.