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John Deere R70 vs John Deere R72
Verdict: John Deere R70 vs John Deere R72
The John Deere R70 and the John Deere R72 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. John Deere R70 is the lighter machine (124 kg vs 131 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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
8 hp
8 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Steering
manualReference
manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
4.7 LReference
4.7 LReference
Power
6.0 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
dry elementReference
dry elementReference
Starter type
manual recoilReference
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Oil capacity
1.1 LReference
1.1 LReference
Oil change
25 hReference
25 hReference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
mechanicalReference
mechanicalReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Weight
124 kgReference
131 kgReference
Front tire
11x4.00-5Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Rear tire
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
11x4.00-5Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Length
144 cmReference
144 cmReference
Height
96 cmReference
96 cmReference
John Deere R70 attachments
R70 Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number plate on the left rear of the mower, near the hitch.Reference
Serial number plate on the left rear of the mower, near the hitch.Reference
30" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
76 cmReference
76 cmReference
Overall width
104 cmReference
104 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 8 cmReference
2 to 8 cmReference
John Deere R72 attachments
R72 Serial Numbers
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Battery volts
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12Reference
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.