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John Deere S180 vs John Deere Z530M
Verdict: John Deere S180 vs John Deere Z530M
The John Deere S180 and the John Deere Z530M 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 772 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere Z530M 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
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Original price
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$5,199 (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
17.9 kWReference
17.9 kWReference
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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Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K46Reference
Tuff Torq TZT 7-UReference
Gears
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infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Mid PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Dimensions
Weight
240 kgReference
772 to 788 poundsReference
Front tire
15x6.5-8Reference
13x6.5-6Reference
Rear tire
22x9.5-12Reference
22x9.5-10Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.5-8Reference
13x6.5-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
22x9.5-12Reference
22x9.5-10Reference
Length
194 cmReference
195 cmReference
Height
118 cmReference
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Wheelbase
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124 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
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178 cmReference
John Deere S180 attachments
S180 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
54" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
137 cmReference
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Overall width
170 cmReference
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Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
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Capacities
Tow capacity
240 kgReference
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John Deere Z530M 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.