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John Deere Riding Mower Comparisons

John Deere was founded in 1837 and manufactures equipment for farming and landscaping. According to ConsumerSearch.com, John Deere makes some of the top riding mowers on the market. The company manufactures the D100 Series, X300 Series, X500 Series and X700 Series. The mowers vary in power, price and cutting capabilities.
  1. D100

    • The John Deere D100 lawn tractor has a horsepower of 17.5 and a cutting width of 42 inches. The fuel capacity of the lawn mower is 2.4 gallons, and the turning radius is 18 inches. Additional features include a full-length welded steel frame and a seat-back height of 11 inches. As of publication, the cost of the John Deere D100 lawn tractor is $1,500.

    X300

    • With a 42-inch cutting width and a horsepower of 18, the John Deere X300 has a welded heavy duty frame and a K-46 automatic transmission. Along with a fuel capacity of 3.3 gallons, the mower has a 15-inch seat-back height. The turning radius of the X300 riding tractor is 16 inches. The price of this John Deere mower is $3,000 as of publication.

    X500

    • The John Deere X500 is a multi-terrain lawn tractor and has a cutting width of 48 inches. The horsepower of the lawn tractor is 26, and the turning radius is 22 inches. Along with a fully welded frame, the seat-back height is 15 inches. The transmission is an automatic with differential lock. As of publication, the John Deere X500 costs $5,700.

    X700

    • The X700 Ultimate Tractor from John Deere has 23 horsepower and a fully welded frame. With power steering and a 48-inch cutting deck, the riding lawn mower has a 2-wheel drive transmission. Other features of the John Deere X700 include a turning radius of 25 inches and a seat-back height of 15 inches. The cost of the riding lawn mower is $9,600 as of publication.