john deere x300 vs x330 lawn tractor comparison
 John Deere X300 Lawn Tractor 42-inch Edge Xtra Deck |  John Deere X330 Lawn Tractor with 42-inch Deck | |
ENGINE | ||
|---|---|---|
| Power | 17-hp V-twin, air-cooled John Deere iTorque Power System (which provides more lugging ability, full pressure lubrication, even cooling, and durability) provides excellent power and performance, easy starts and smooth operation | 20 hp 14.9 kW |
| Displacement | 28.8 cu. in. (472 cc) | 44.2 cu in. 724 cc |
| Manufacturer/model | Petrol, Kawasaki | 44J6 Cyclonic |
| Type | OHV, oil filter | Overhead valve, full-pressure lube, oil filter |
| Cylinders | V-twin, cast-iron liners | V-twin, cast-iron liners |
| Governor | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Choke/speed control | Separate levers | Separate levers, automatic choke return |
| Cooling method | Air | Air |
| Air cleaner | Dry, replaceable with foam precleaner | |
| Oil drain | No tools drain hose | |
FUEL SYSTEM | ||
| Type | Gasoline | |
| Fuel delivery | Pulse pump, carburetor | |
| Fuel gauge | Gauge on dash | |
| Fuel tank location | Rear | |
| Fuel fill opening | On left fender, 3 in. 7.6 cm | |
| Fuel tank capacity | 3.5 U.S. gallon 13,2 L | 3.3 U.S. gal. 12.5 L |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||
| Battery | 160 cold-crank amps | 12 V 340 CCA |
| Charging system | 15 amp regulated | Flywheel alternator, regulated, 14 amp |
| Engine starter | Bendix | |
| Hourmeter | Yes | Yes |
| Headlights | Two standard, incandescent, 27 W | |
| Taillights or reflector | No | |
| Backup lights | No | |
| Rear work lights | No | |
| 12-V outlet | Optional | |
TRANSAXLE | ||
| Type | K46 automatic | K46 hydrostatic integrated with transaxle |
| Control | Twin Touch Foot Pedals, 2-Wheel Drive | Twin Touch pedals |
| Cruise control | Standard | Yes, button on dash |
| Oil cooler | Fins and fan on transaxle | |
| Oil filter | Internal, not replaceable | |
| Differential lock | No | |
| Forward speed | 0-5.3 mph 0-8.2 km/h | 0-5.5 mph 0-8.9 km/h |
| Reverse speed | 0-4.0 mph 0-5.9 km/h | 0-4 mph 0-6.4 km/h |
| Brakes | Internal wet disc | |
CHASSIS | ||
| Frame | Welded heavy-duty | Welded heavy-duty |
| Primer/paint | E-coat/powder | E-coat/powder |
| Weight bracket | Standard rear, optional front | |
| Receiver hitch | No | |
| Front axle | Cast iron | Cast iron front axle, front wheel ball bearings |
| Spindle bushings | Metal, replaceable | No |
| Front tires | 15x6-6 | 15x6-6 |
| Rear tires | 20x10-8 | 20x10-8 |
| Hood material | Xenoy | Molded-in color hood material reduces sound, will not rust or dent |
| Fender deck material | Stamped steel | |
| Floor mats | Sure-grip rubber | |
| Storage | On fender and under seat | |
| Service interval decal | Yes | Yes |
| Fender handles/grips | No | |
| Cup holder | Yes | Yes |
| Equipment mounting | Yes, heavy duty | |
STEERING | ||
| Type | 2-wheel steer | Manual, sector and pinion |
| Four-wheel steer | Not available on this model | |
| Steering wheel | Large, 14 in. 35.6 cm | |
| Tilt steering wheel | No | |
| Turning radius | 16 in. 40,6 cm | 16 in. 40.6 cm |
| Uncut circle radius | 28 in. (42X mower) 68.6cm | 26 in. 66 cm |
SEAT | ||
| Type | Deluxe | Open-back design with grasp |
| Seat back height | 15 in. open back | 15 in. 38.1 cm |
| Armrests | No | |
| Fore-aft adjustment | 7 in. while seated | While seated, slide rail, 14-position, 7 in. 17.8 cm |
| Seat suspension | Three-position | Tilt, two coil springs, three-position no-tools adjustment for operator weight |
LIFT SYSTEM | ||
| Type | Foot pedal with optional adjustable spring assist kit | Foot pedal with optional adjustable spring assist kit |
| Hydraulic outlets | No | No |
| Mower cut height | 13 positions, 1-4 in. 2.5-10.2 cm | 13 positions, 1-4 in. 2.5-10.2 cm |
| Cut height increments | 0.25 in. 0.64 cm | 0.25 in. 0.64 cm |
| Preset cut height | Yes | Yes |
MOWER DECK | ||
| Type | Side discharge | Side discharge |
| Cutting width | 42 in. | 42 in. 107 cm |
| Construction | Stamped steel deck shell | |
| Mower deck material | 0.105 in. (42X) | 12 gauge 0.105 in. 2.7 mm |
| Mower wash port | Yes | |
| Mower drive system | In-line belt, electric PTO | Electric power take-off (PTO) clutch, in-line belt |
| Mower wheels | Two | |
| Mower wheel adjustment | Four-position, tool required | |
| Mower level adjustment | Exact Adjust ports and onboard deck-leveling gauge | |
MOWER ATTACHABILITY | ||
| Type | Slide under tractor | |
| Front draft arms | Two-point mounting | Attached with spring pins at two points |
| Rear draft arms | Pin and spring clip | Two pins and spring clips |
| Mower wheels rotate | No | No |
| Drive system | Spring | Single belt |
SAFETY | ||
| Meets ANSI standard | Yes | Yes |
| Meets OPEI standard | Yes | Yes |
| Backup protection | Reverse Implement Option (RIO) | Reverse Implement Option (RIO) |
| Safety video | Yes | Yes |
BUYER'S NOTES | ||
| Notes | Xenoy hood reduces sound, won't rust, One-piece hood for easy service access, Durable primer and powder paint finish | One-piece hood for easy service access, molded-in color hood material reduces sound and will not rust or dent Durable E-coat primer and powder-paint finish |
| Warranty | 2 year/48 Months or 300 Hours, Whichever Comes First* (* Each Warranty Term begins on the date of product delivery to the purchaser) | 4 year/300 hour bumper-to-bumper* (*Term limited to years or hours used, whichever comes first, and varies by model. See the LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW JOHN DEERE TURF AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT at JohnDeere.com or JohnDeere.ca/TUWarranty for details.) |
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT | ||
| Mowers | 38 Edge Xtra (97cm / 38in), 42 Edge Mulch (107cm / 42in), 42 Edge Xtra (107cm / 42in) | 42A (standard) |
| Rear bagger | 7 bu. 2-bag | 2-bag, 7 bu 247 L |
| Powered material collection | No | |
| Mulching system | Standard for 42 Edge Mulch, Optional for others | Yes, MulchControl |
| Front thatcher | 38, 46, 54 in. 96.5, 116.8, 137.2 cm | 38, 46, 54 in. 96.5, 116.8, 137.2 cm |
| Front blade | 44 in. 111.8 cm | 44 in. 111.8 cm |
| Snow blower | Two-stage, 44 in. 111.8 cm | Two-stage, 44 in. 111.8 cm |
| Sprayer | Tow-behind, 15 U.S. gal. 56.8 L Tow-behind, 25 U.S. gal. 94.6 L Mounted, 25 U.S. gal. | |
| Spreader | Tow-behind, 125 lb 57.7 kg Tow-behind, 175 lb 79.4 kg Mounted 125 lb | |
| Front bumper | Standard, also styled bumper and brush guard options | Styled bumper option |
| Brush guard | Yes | Yes |
| Weather protection | Weather enclosure | |
| Sun canopy | Yes | |
| Bucket holder | Yes, single and double | Yes, double bucket |
| Grass striping | Lawn striping kit | |
| Tractor shovel | 40 in. 101.6 cm | |
| Tow-behind tools | 15 | 16 |
DIMENSIONS | ||
| Height | 43 inches [109 cm] | 47 in. 120 cm |
| Overall length | 72 in. 182.9 cm | 72 in. 182.9 cm |
| Wheelbase | 126 cm | 49.4 in. 125.5 cm |
| Width with mower | 1118 mm (42 Edge Mulch) | 50.5 in. 128 cm |
| Width with mower (deflector raised for storage) | 1118 mm (42 Edge Mulch) | 50.5 in. 128 cm |
| Width without mower | 38 in. 96.5 cm | 38 in. 96.5 cm |
| Weight | 501 lbs [227 kg] | Mower, no fuel, 542 lb 246 kg |
