Compare/John Deere X748 vs John Deere Z540M
Search

John Deere X748 vs John Deere Z540M

Verdict: John Deere X748 vs John Deere Z540M

The John Deere X748 and the John Deere Z540M are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 24 hp. John Deere Z540M is the lighter machine (638 kg vs 1,080 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere X748 holds more fuel (24.6 L vs 17.0 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere Z540M is the newer design (2016 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.

Tune the fit score
Tell us about your operation
Fit & specs
John Deere X748 Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere Z540M Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
24 hp
24 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
26-inch tires.Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Drive
4x4 HFWD 4WD (2009-)Reference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
Variants
X740
two-wheel driveReference
X744
2WD, all-wheel steerReference
X748
four-wheel driveReference
X749
4WD, all-wheel steerReference
X748SE
upgraded seat, tires, and brush guardReference
Engine
Fuel tank
24.6 LReference
17.0 LReference
Displacement
55.2 ciReference
44.3 ciReference
Power (gross)
17.9 kWReference
Fuel system
indirect injectionReference
Air cleaner
paper elementReference
Compression
23.4:1Reference
Idle RPM
1450-3600Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Starter power
1.2 kWReference
Oil capacity
6.8 LReference
Coolant capacity
2.8 LReference
Pre-heating
coolant heater (optional)Reference
Bore/Stroke
78 x 76 mmReference
Power
17.9 kWReference
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 Torq TZT 7-DReference
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Pressure
63.7 barReference
Valves
2Reference
Total flow
24.6 lpmReference
Rear Type
1-Limited (optional)Reference
Rear PTO
independent (optional)Reference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Mid PTO Type
2000Reference
Front PTO
optionalReference
Front PTO Type
2000Reference
Clutch
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
141 cmReference
123 cmReference
Weight
523 kgReference
638 to 687 poundsReference
Front tire
18x8.5-10Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Rear tire
26x12-12Reference
22x9.50-10Reference
Lawn/turf front
18x8.5-10Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
26x12-12Reference
22x9.50-10Reference
Length
200 cmReference
194 cmReference
Width
118 cmReference
Height
127 cmReference
106 cmReference
John Deere X748 attachments
X748 Serial Number Location
X748 Serial Numbers
2006
010001Reference
2007
020001Reference
2008
030001Reference
2009
040001Reference
2010
050001Reference
2011
060001Reference
2012
070001Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Charging amps
40Reference
Battery CCA
500Reference
300Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Speeds
John Deere Z540M 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.

Comparing 0
Compare (pick 2+)