John Deere STX30 vs John Deere X115R
Verdict: John Deere STX30 vs John Deere X115R
The John Deere STX30 and the John Deere X115R are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 9 hp. John Deere STX30 is the lighter machine (189 kg vs 224 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere X115R holds more fuel (7.9 L vs 4.7 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere X115R is the newer design (2015 vs 1989). 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.