John Deere Z525E vs John Deere Z740R
Verdict: John Deere Z525E vs John Deere Z740R
The John Deere Z525E and the John Deere Z740R 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 Z525E is the lighter machine (615 kg vs 995 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere Z740R holds more fuel (30.3 L vs 17.0 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere Z740R is the newer design (2019 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.
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.