John Deere S160 vs John Deere Z730M
Verdict: John Deere S160 vs John Deere Z730M
The John Deere S160 and the John Deere Z730M are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 24 hp. John Deere S160 is the lighter machine (217 kg vs 965 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere Z730M holds more fuel (30.3 L vs 9.1 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere S160 is the newer design (2021 vs 2019). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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.