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John Deere LA120 vs John Deere LA125
Verdict: John Deere LA120 vs John Deere LA125
The John Deere LA120 and the John Deere LA125 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 21 hp. John Deere LA125 is the lighter machine (204 kg vs 213 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere LA125 is the newer design (2008 vs 2007). 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
21 hp
21 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
2-cylinderReference
air-cooledReference
Engine
Displacement
44.2 ciReference
33 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
75 x 73 mmReference
94 x 78 mmReference
Power
15.7 kWReference
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Air cleaner
paper and foam elementsReference
foamReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
1.4 LReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Fuel tank
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8.5 LReference
Power (gross)
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15.7 kWReference
Intake valve clearance
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0.102 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
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0.152 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq T40Reference
Tuff Torq T40Reference
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
manualReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
124 cmReference
124 cmReference
Weight
213 kgReference
204 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
20x10.00-8Reference
20x8.0-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10.00-8Reference
20x8.0-8Reference
Length
174 cmReference
174 cmReference
Width
131 cmReference
131 cmReference
Height
113 cmReference
113 cmReference
John Deere LA120 attachments
LA120 Serial Numbers
2007
010001Reference
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Location:
Serial number decal under the rear fender on the left side of the tractor.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
9Reference
9Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
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U1Reference
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Overall width
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132 cmReference
Cut height
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2 to 10 cmReference
John Deere LA125 attachments
LA125 Serial Number Location
LA125 Serial Numbers
2008
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050001Reference
2009
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200001Reference
2010
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300001Reference
Questions
Attachment overview
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.