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John Deere S170 vs John Deere Z530R
Verdict: John Deere S170 vs John Deere Z530R
The John Deere S170 and the John Deere Z530R 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 S170 is the lighter machine (228 kg vs 834 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere Z530R holds more fuel (17.0 L vs 9.1 L) for longer stints between fills. 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
24 hp
24 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Image courtesy of Matthew KlinglerReference
Image courtesy of William Ringle Jr.Reference
Original price
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$5,999 (2021 60 )Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
9.1 LReference
17.0 LReference
Displacement
44.2 ciReference
44.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
79 x 73 mmReference
78 x 76 mmReference
Power (gross)
17.9 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
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Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
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Oil change
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
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Power
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17.9 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K46Reference
Tuff Torq TZT 7-MReference
Gears
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infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Weight
228 kgReference
381 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
13x6.5-6Reference
Rear tire
22x9.5-12Reference
23x10.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
13x6.5-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
22x9.5-12Reference
23x10.5-12Reference
Length
194 cmReference
208 cmReference
Height
118 cmReference
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Wheelbase
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124 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
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179 cmReference
John Deere S170 attachments
S170 Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number decal above the left rear tire, below the fender deck.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
14Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
U1Reference
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Battery CCA
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300Reference
Attachment overview
48" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
121 cmReference
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Overall width
154 cmReference
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Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
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Capacities
Tow capacity
228 kgReference
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John Deere Z530R 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.