How to Compare the Kubota T1770 to the John Deere L120

Compare the engine size. While the engine sizes of both lawn tractors are similar, they're not identical. The John Deere L120 lawn tractor has a 22-horsepower V-twin engine, while the Kubota T1770 has a 17-horsepower V-twin engine from Kawasaki. This means that the John Deere L120 will be able to pull heavier equipment for longer periods of time than its Kubota counterpart.

Look at the mower deck size of the two units. The mower deck is the size of the lawn mower attachment that carries the blades used to cut your lawn. The John Deere L120 is compatible with a 48-inch mower deck system, while the Kubota T1770 is compatible with only a 44-inch mower deck system. This means that the John Deere L120 will be able to cut more grass in a single pass than the Kubota.

Examine the fuel tank capacity of the two units. The Kubota T1770 has a fuel tank capacity of approximately 4 gallons. The John Deere L120 by comparison has only a 2.1-gallon fuel capacity. This means that you will be able to perform longer jobs on the Kubota T1770 than you can on the John Deere L120 before refueling.