john deere x300 vs x330 lawn tractor comparison

ENGINE
	John Deere X300 Lawn Tractor 42-inch Edge Xtra Deck	John Deere X330 Lawn Tractor with 42-inch Deck
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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
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