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John Deere STX38 Yellow Deck vs John Deere X110

Verdict: John Deere STX38 Yellow Deck vs John Deere X110

The John Deere STX38 Yellow Deck and the John Deere X110 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 13 hp. John Deere STX38 Yellow Deck is the lighter machine (196 kg vs 204 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere X110 holds more fuel (14.8 L vs 4.7 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere X110 is the newer design (2007 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.

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Fit & specs
John Deere STX38 Yellow Deck Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere X110 Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
13 hp
13 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooledReference
Steering
manual sector-and-pinionReference
manualReference
Variants
STX38 Yellow-deck
1988-1993Reference
STX38 Black-deck
1994-1997Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
4.7 LReference
14.8 LReference
Displacement
24.3 ciReference
30.6 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 67 mmReference
91 x 78 mmReference
Power
9.3 kWReference
Air cleaner
paper and foamReference
paper and foamReference
Compression
8.9:1Reference
Idle RPM
1350-3350Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion RC12YCReference
Sparkplug gap
1.016 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
1.4 LReference
Oil change
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
Power (gross)
10.0 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
Point gap
0.305 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.102 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.152 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 920Reference
Tuff Torq T40Reference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO
electricReference
Front PTO
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
113 cmReference
Weight
196 kgReference
204 kgReference
Front tire
13x6.5-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
18x8.5-8Reference
20x8.0-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x6.5-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x8.5-8Reference
20x8.0-8Reference
Length
152 cmReference
174 cmReference
Width
132 cmReference
131 cmReference
Height
98 cmReference
107 cmReference
John Deere STX38 attachments
STX38 Serial Number Location
STX38 Serial Numbers
1989
595001 (yellow deck)Reference
1990
010001 (yellow deck)Reference
1991
100001 (yellow deck)Reference
1992
135001 (yellow deck)Reference
1993
160001 (yellow deck)Reference
1994
210001 (black deck)Reference
1995
240001 (black deck)Reference
1996
270001 (Motorsport)Reference
1997
290001 (Motorsport)Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
regulated circuitReference
Charging amps
15Reference
9Reference
Battery CCA
200Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
BCI U1Reference
Attachment overview
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
7Reference
John Deere X110 attachments
42" Mower deck
Overall width
131 cmReference

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.

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