John Deere S180 vs John Deere X495
Verdict: John Deere S180 vs John Deere X495
The John Deere S180 and the John Deere X495 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 S180 is the lighter machine (240 kg vs 1,000 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere X495 holds more fuel (24.6 L vs 9.1 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere S180 is the newer design (2021 vs 2002). 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.