Compare/John Deere LA130 vs John Deere X465

John Deere LA130 vs John Deere X465

Verdict: John Deere LA130 vs John Deere X465

The John Deere LA130 and the John Deere X465 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 LA130 is the lighter machine (237 kg vs 830 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere LA130 is the newer design (2007 vs 2002). 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

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Best match

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Best match

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Rated power

21 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

air-cooledReference

Hydrostatic transmission operator with dual foot pedals. Cruise control on dashboard.Reference

Original price

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$7,870 (2004 AWS )Reference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Steering

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four-wheel steering on X465 AWSReference

Engine

Displacement

44.2 ciReference

41.9 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

75 x 73 mmReference

76 x 76 mmReference

Power

15.7 kWReference

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Air cleaner

paper and foam elementsReference

dual paper elementReference

Rated RPM

3600Reference

3550Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

1.9 LReference

5.7 LReference

Sparkplug gap

0.762 mmReference

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Fuel tank

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24.6 LReference

Power (gross)

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15.7 kWReference

Fuel system

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carburetorReference

Compression

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8.0:1Reference

Starter power

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0.8 kWReference

Transmission

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ThrottleReference

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BrakeReference

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ForwardReference

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ReverseReference

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Parking brakeReference

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Cruise controlReference

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Differential lockReference

Transmission

Tuff Torq K46Reference

Tuff Torq K92Reference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Oil change

sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference

50 hReference

Oil type

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Low-viscosity HY-GARDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electricReference

Rear Type

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1-limitedReference

Rear lift

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204 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Rear PTO Type

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540Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

124 cmReference

138 cmReference

Weight

237 kgReference

830 to 885 poundsReference

Front tire

16x6.5-8Reference

18x8.5-8Reference

Rear tire

22x9.5-12Reference

26x12-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

16x6.5-8Reference

18x8.5-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

22x9.5-12Reference

26x12-12Reference

Length

175 cmReference

190 cmReference

Width

152 cmReference

113 cmReference

Height

114 cmReference

116 cmReference

2WD Weight

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376 kgReference

AWS Weight

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401 kgReference

John Deere LA130 attachments

LA130 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

Charging amps

9Reference

20Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Battery CCA

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340Reference

48" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

121 cmReference

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Variants

X465AWS

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all-wheel steerReference

John Deere X465 attachments

X465 Serial Number Location

X465 Serial Numbers

2002

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010001Reference

2003

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020001Reference

2004

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030001Reference

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.