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John Deere X485 vs John Deere Z915E

Verdict: John Deere X485 vs John Deere Z915E

The John Deere X485 and the John Deere Z915E are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 25 hp. John Deere Z915E is the lighter machine (534 kg vs 845 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere Z915E holds more fuel (43.5 L vs 24.6 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere Z915E is the newer design (2017 vs 2002). 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 X485 Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere Z915E Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
25 hp
25 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Hydrostatic transmission operator with dual foot pedals. Cruise control on dashboard.Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
Steering
four-wheel steering on AWSReference
Variants
X485
2WD two-wheel steerReference
X485SE
upgraded seat, wheels, and brush guardReference
X485AWS
all-wheel steerReference
X585
4WDReference
X585SE
upgraded seat, wheels, and brush guardReference
Engine
Fuel tank
24.6 LReference
43.5 LReference
Displacement
45.5 ciReference
45.6 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
78 x 78 mmReference
83 x 69 mmReference
Power (gross)
18.6 kWReference
18.6 kWReference
Fuel system
fuel injectedReference
Air cleaner
dual paper elementReference
Compression
8.0:1Reference
Rated RPM
3550Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Starter power
0.8 kWReference
Oil capacity
2.0 LReference
5.6 LReference
Oil change
50 hReference
Starter
electricReference
Transmission
1
ThrottleReference
2
BrakeReference
3
ForwardReference
4
ReverseReference
5
Parking brakeReference
6
Cruise controlReference
7
Differential lockReference
Transmission
Tuff Torq K92Reference
Tuff TorqReference
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
2WS Oil capacity
6.6 LReference
AWS Oil capacity
5.7 LReference
Oil type
Low-viscosity HY-GARDReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
1-limitedReference
Rear lift
204 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electro-magneticReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
138 cmReference
Weight
845 to 905 poundsReference
534 kgReference
Front tire
18x8.5-8Reference
13x5-6Reference
Rear tire
26x12-12Reference
24x9.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
18x8.5-8Reference
13x5-6Reference
2WS Lawn/turf rear
26x12-12Reference
AWS Lawn/turf rear
26x10.5-12Reference
Length
200 cmReference
213 cmReference
Width
118 cmReference
Height
127 cmReference
2WS Weight
383 kgReference
AWS Weight
410 kgReference
Lawn/turf rear
24x12-12Reference
Height (ROPS)
185 cmReference
Height (Folded ROPS)
119 cmReference
John Deere X485 attachments
X485 Serial Number Location
X485 Serial Numbers
2002
010001Reference
2003
020001Reference
2004
030001Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Charging amps
20Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
340Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
John Deere Z915E 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.

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