John Deere X948 vs John Deere Z994R
Verdict: John Deere X948 vs John Deere Z994R
The John Deere X948 and the John Deere Z994R 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 X948 is the lighter machine (513 kg vs 780 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere Z994R holds more fuel (43.5 L vs 19.7 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere Z994R is the newer design (2019 vs 2018). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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.