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John Deere M665 vs John Deere X949
Verdict: John Deere M665 vs John Deere X949
The John Deere M665 and the John Deere X949 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 25 hp. John Deere M665 holds more fuel (37.9 L vs 19.7 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere X949 is the newer design (2018 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.
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Fit & specs
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
25 hp
25 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
liquid-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Differential lock
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mechanical rearReference
Engine
Fuel tank
37.9 LReference
19.7 LReference
Displacement
44.2 ciReference
55.2 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 67 mmReference
71 x 74 mmReference
Power
18.6 kWReference
18.3 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
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Compression
9:1Reference
23.4:1Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
7.6 LReference
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Rated RPM
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3400Reference
Idle RPM
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1650-3600Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-GearReference
Tuff Torq K914Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electro-hydraulicReference
Mid valves
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2Reference
Pump flow
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21.6 lpmReference
Rear PTO
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independentReference
Rear PTO Type
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540Reference
Mid PTO Type
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2000Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
132 cmReference
141 cmReference
Front tire
13x5.00-6Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Rear tire
23x10.5-12Reference
26x12.00-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5.00-6Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.5-12Reference
26x12.00-12Reference
Length
200 cmReference
190 cmReference
Ground clearance
12 cmReference
18 cmReference
Weight
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550 kgReference
Width
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119 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
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5034 cmReference
Height (cab)
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188 cmReference
John Deere M665 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
15Reference
40Reference
Battery CCA
470Reference
340Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
60" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
152 cmReference
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Overall width
187 cmReference
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Cut height
3 to 12 cmReference
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Variants
X940
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2WD 2-wheel steerReference
X948
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4WD 2-wheel steerReference
X949
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4WD 4-wheel steerReference
John Deere X949 attachments
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.


