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John Deere SX85 vs John Deere X110

Verdict: John Deere SX85 vs John Deere X110

The John Deere SX85 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 SX85 is the lighter machine (165 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 1997). 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 SX85 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
Original price
$2,299 (2003 )Reference
Steering
manualReference
manualReference
Variants
GX85
gear driveReference
SX85
variator driveReference
Engine
Fuel tank
4.7 LReference
14.8 LReference
Displacement
28.4 ciReference
30.6 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 78 mmReference
91 x 78 mmReference
Power (gross)
9.7 kWReference
10.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
dry elementReference
paper and foamReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.6 LReference
1.4 LReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
Point gap
0.305 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.102 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.152 mmReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
Tuff Torq T40Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
Clutch
mechanicalReference
electricReference
Front PTO
independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
106 cmReference
Weight
165 kgReference
204 kgReference
Front tire
11x4.00-5Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
16x6.50-8Reference
20x8.0-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
11x4.00-5Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.50-8Reference
20x8.0-8Reference
Length
154 cmReference
174 cmReference
Width
66 cmReference
131 cmReference
Height
99 cmReference
107 cmReference
John Deere SX85 attachments
SX85 Serial Numbers
1997
085001Reference
1998
095001Reference
1999
105001Reference
2000
110001Reference
2001
115001Reference
2002
120001Reference
2003
125001Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
regulated circuitReference
Battery CCA
160Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
9Reference
Battery Group
BCI U1Reference
30" Mower deck
Type
mechanical variable transmissionReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
76 cmReference
106 cmReference
Overall width
106 cmReference
131 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
John Deere X110 attachments
42" Mower deck

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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