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John Deere Z515E vs John Deere Z540M
Verdict: John Deere Z515E vs John Deere Z540M
The John Deere Z515E 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 768 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere Z515E is the newer design (2021 vs 2016). 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
24 hp
24 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Original price
$4,499 (2021 60 )Reference
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Engine
Fuel tank
17.0 LReference
17.0 LReference
Displacement
44.2 ciReference
44.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
79 x 73 mmReference
78 x 76 mmReference
Power
17.9 kWReference
17.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq TZT 7-UReference
Tuff Torq TZT 7-DReference
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
124 cmReference
123 cmReference
Weight
768 to 784 poundsReference
638 to 687 poundsReference
Front tire
13x6.5-6Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Rear tire
22x9.5-10Reference
22x9.50-10Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x6.5-6Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
22x9.5-10Reference
22x9.50-10Reference
Length
195 cmReference
194 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
178 cmReference
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Height
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106 cmReference
John Deere Z515E attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery CCA
300Reference
300Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
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.