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John Deere X948 vs John Deere Z720A
Verdict: John Deere X948 vs John Deere Z720A
The John Deere X948 and the John Deere Z720A 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 Z720A holds more fuel (26.5 L vs 19.7 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere X948 is the newer design (2018 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
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
25 hp
25 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
liquid-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Variants
X940
2WD 2-wheel steerReference
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X948
4WD 2-wheel steerReference
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X949
4WD 4-wheel steerReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
19.7 LReference
26.5 LReference
Displacement
55.2 ciReference
44.2 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
71 x 74 mmReference
84 x 66 mmReference
Power
18.3 kWReference
18.6 kWReference
Compression
23.4:1Reference
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Rated RPM
3400Reference
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Idle RPM
1650-3600Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
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2.8 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K914Reference
Tuff TorqReference
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid valves
2Reference
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Pump flow
21.6 lpmReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
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Rear PTO Type
540Reference
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Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electro-hydraulicReference
electro-magneticReference
Mid PTO Type
2000Reference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
141 cmReference
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Weight
513 kgReference
513 kgReference
Front tire
18x8.50-8Reference
13x5-6Reference
Rear tire
26x12.00-12Reference
22x11-10Reference
Lawn/turf front
18x8.50-8Reference
13x5-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
26x12.00-12Reference
22x11-10Reference
Length
190 cmReference
213 cmReference
Width
119 cmReference
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Height (ROPS)
5034 cmReference
185 cmReference
Height (cab)
188 cmReference
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Ground clearance
18 cmReference
12 cmReference
Height (Folded ROPS)
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119 cmReference
John Deere X948 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
40Reference
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Battery CCA
340Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
John Deere Z720A attachments
60" Mower deck
Cutting width
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152 cmReference
Overall width
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187 cmReference
Cut height
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3 to 12 cmReference
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.