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John Deere Z955M vs John Deere Z955R
Verdict: John Deere Z955M vs John Deere Z955R
The John Deere Z955M and the John Deere Z955R are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 29 hp. John Deere Z955R is the lighter machine (607 kg vs 619 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere Z955R is the newer design (2020 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.
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Fit & specs
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
29 hp
29 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
Engine
Fuel tank
43.5 LReference
43.5 LReference
Displacement
50.3 ciReference
50.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
86 x 71 mmReference
86 x 71 mmReference
Power (gross)
21.6 kWReference
21.6 kWReference
Fuel system
electronic fuel injectionReference
electronic fuel injectionReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff TorqReference
Tuff TorqReference
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity
5.6 LReference
5.6 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electro-magneticReference
electro-magneticReference
Dimensions
Weight
619 kgReference
607 kgReference
Front tire
13x6.5-6Reference
13x6.5-6Reference
Rear tire
24x12-12Reference
24x12-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x6.5-6Reference
13x6.5-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
24x12-12Reference
24x12-12Reference
Length
213 cmReference
213 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
185 cmReference
185 cmReference
Height (Folded ROPS)
119 cmReference
119 cmReference
John Deere Z955M attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
20Reference
20Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
John Deere Z955R 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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2 to 13 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.