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John Deere X530 vs John Deere Z735E

Verdict: John Deere X530 vs John Deere Z735E

The John Deere X530 and the John Deere Z735E 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 X530 is the lighter machine (385 kg vs 449 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere Z735E holds more fuel (30.3 L vs 18.9 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere Z735E is the newer design (2019 vs 2010). 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 X530 Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere Z735E 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 operated with two foot pedals and dash-mounted cruise control.Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Differential lock
foot-activated standardReference
Steering
hydraulic powerReference
Variants
X530
two-wheel steerReference
X534
four-wheel steerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
18.9 LReference
30.3 LReference
Displacement
41.2 ciReference
49.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
75 x 76 mmReference
84 x 73 mmReference
Power (gross)
18.6 kWReference
Fuel system
carburetorReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power
18.6 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K72AReference
Hydro-Gear ZT3100Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity
5.3 LReference
5.0 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
130 cmReference
Weight
385 kgReference
449 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.5-8Reference
13x6.5-6Reference
Rear tire
24x12-12Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.5-8Reference
13x6.5-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
24x12-12Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Length
200 cmReference
204 cmReference
Width
104 cmReference
Height
121 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
180 cmReference
Height (Folded ROPS)
120 cmReference
John Deere X530 attachments
X530 Serial Numbers
2010
050001Reference
2011
060001Reference
Location:
Front-right of main tractor frame, above front axle.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
15Reference
Battery CCA
500Reference
340Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
54" Mower deck
Cutting width
137 cmReference
152 cmReference
Belt
M154960 (deck)Reference
Overall width
163 cmReference
186 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
3 to 12 cmReference
Cut positions
13Reference
John Deere Z735E attachments
60" 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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