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John Deere L130 vs John Deere Z720E

Verdict: John Deere L130 vs John Deere Z720E

The John Deere L130 and the John Deere Z720E 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 950 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere Z720E holds more fuel (30.3 L vs 7.9 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere Z720E is the newer design (2019 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 L130 Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere Z720E Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
23 hp
23 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
air-cooled vertical shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Engine
Fuel tank
7.9 LReference
30.3 LReference
Displacement
41.1 ciReference
44.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
80 x 67 mmReference
78 x 76 mmReference
Power (gross)
17.2 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual stateReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
Point gap
5.715 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.127 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.254 mmReference
Oil capacity
2.3 LReference
5.0 LReference
Power
17.2 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K46 HDReference
Hydro-Gear ZT3100Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil change
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
124 cmReference
Weight
241 kgReference
950 to 995 poundsReference
Front tire
16x6.5-8Reference
13x6.5-6Reference
Rear tire
22x9.5-12Reference
23x9.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.5-8Reference
13x6.5-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
22x9.5-12Reference
23x10.5-12Reference
Length
175 cmReference
204 cmReference
Width
91 cmReference
Height
98 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
180 cmReference
Height (Folded ROPS)
120 cmReference
John Deere L130 attachments
L130 Serial Numbers
2003
010001Reference
2004
060001Reference
2005
130001Reference
Location:
On frame above left rear wheel.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Charging amps
16Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
U1Reference
Battery CCA
340Reference
Attachment overview
48" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
121 cmReference
Overall width
127 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
John Deere Z720E 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.

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