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John Deere X155R vs John Deere X304

Verdict: John Deere X155R vs John Deere X304

The John Deere X155R and the John Deere X304 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 17 hp. John Deere X155R is the lighter machine (208 kg vs 252 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere X304 holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere X155R is the newer design (2011 vs 2006). 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 X155R Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere X304 Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
17 hp
17 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
air-cooledReference
The K46 was used on the X304 starting with the 2008 model year, tractor serial number 085000.Reference
Steering
manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
7.6 LReference
13.2 LReference
Displacement
40 ciReference
28.8 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
75 x 73 mmReference
68 x 65 mmReference
Power (gross)
12.5 kWReference
12.7 kWReference
Air cleaner
paper and foamReference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Point gap
0.254 mmReference
0.330 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.127 mmReference
0.102 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.127 mmReference
0.102 mmReference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
1.7 LReference
Fuel system
carburetorReference
Transmission
1
ThrottleReference
2
BrakeReference
3
ForwardReference
4
ReverseReference
5
Cruise controlReference
6
Parking brakeReference
Transmission
Tuff Torq T40Reference
Tuff Torq K46CCReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil change
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Mid PTO
independentReference
Dimensions
Weight
208 kgReference
252 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
18x8.5-8Reference
20x10.00-10Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x8.5-8Reference
20x10.00-10Reference
Length
251 cmReference
182 cmReference
Width
111 cmReference
104 cmReference
Height
111 cmReference
109 cmReference
Wheelbase
125 cmReference
Operating weight
252 kgReference
John Deere X155R attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
regulated circuitReference
Charging amps
9Reference
15Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
BCI U1Reference
Battery CCA
195 (late)Reference
42" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Overall width
131 cmReference
134 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
Variants
X300
two-wheel steeringReference
X304
four-wheel steeringReference
John Deere X304 attachments
X304 Serial Number Location
X304 Serial Numbers
2006
010001Reference
2007
040001Reference
2008
085001Reference
2009
120001Reference
2010
150001Reference
2011
180001Reference
Attachment overview

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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