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John Deere M665 vs John Deere Z735E
Verdict: John Deere M665 vs John Deere Z735E
The John Deere M665 and the John Deere Z735E 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 30.3 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere Z735E is the newer design (2019 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
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Engine
Fuel tank
37.9 LReference
30.3 LReference
Displacement
44.2 ciReference
49.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 67 mmReference
84 x 73 mmReference
Power
18.6 kWReference
18.6 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
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Compression
9:1Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
7.6 LReference
5.0 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-GearReference
Hydro-Gear ZT3100Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
132 cmReference
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Front tire
13x5.00-6Reference
13x6.5-6Reference
Rear tire
23x10.5-12Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5.00-6Reference
13x6.5-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.5-12Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Length
200 cmReference
204 cmReference
Ground clearance
12 cmReference
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Weight
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449 kgReference
Height (ROPS)
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180 cmReference
Height (Folded ROPS)
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120 cmReference
John Deere M665 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
15Reference
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Battery CCA
470Reference
340Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
60" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
152 cmReference
152 cmReference
Overall width
187 cmReference
186 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 12 cmReference
3 to 12 cmReference
John Deere Z735E 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.