John Deere M653 vs John Deere Z355E

Verdict: John Deere M653 vs John Deere Z355E

The John Deere M653 and the John Deere Z355E are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 22 hp. John Deere M653 holds more fuel (37.9 L vs 7.9 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere Z355E is the newer design (2016 vs 2000). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.