john deere x350 vs x300 lawn tractor comparison

ENGINE
	John Deere X350-42A (2018) Lawn Tractor with 42-inch Deck	John Deere X300 Lawn Tractor 42-inch Edge Xtra Deck
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Power	18.5 hp 13.8 kW	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
Displacement	36.8 cu in. 603 cc	28.8 cu. in. (472 cc)
Manufacturer/model	FS600V	Petrol, Kawasaki
Type	Overhead valve, full-pressure lube, oil filter	OHV, oil filter
Cylinders	V-twin, cast-iron liners	V-twin, cast-iron liners
Governor	Mechanical	Mechanical
Choke/speed control	Separate levers, automatic choke return	Separate levers
Cooling method	Air	Air
Air cleaner	Dry, replaceable with foam precleaner
Oil drain	No tools
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	3.3 U.S. gal. 12.5 L	3.5 U.S. gallon 13,2 L
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery	12 V 340 CCA	160 cold-crank amps
Charging system	Flywheel alternator, regulated, 15 amp	15 amp regulated
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 hydrostatic integrated with transaxle	K46 automatic
Control	Twin Touch� pedals	Twin Touch Foot Pedals, 2-Wheel Drive
Cruise control	Yes, button on dash	Standard
Oil cooler	Fins and fan on transaxle
Oil filter	Internal, not replaceable
Differential lock	No
Forward speed	0-5.5 mph 0-8.9 km/h	0-5.3 mph 0-8.2 km/h
Reverse speed	0-4 mph 0-6.4 km/h	0-4.0 mph 0-5.9 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 front axle, front wheel ball bearings	Cast iron
Spindle bushings	No	Metal, replaceable
Front tires	15x6-6	15x6-6
Rear tires	20x10-8	20x10-8
Hood material	Molded-in color hood material reduces sound, will not rust or dent	Xenoy
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	Manual, sector and pinion	2-wheel steer
Four-wheel steer
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	26 in. 66 cm	28 in. (42X mower) 68.6cm
SEAT
Type	Open-back design with grasp	Deluxe
Seat back height	15 in. 38.1 cm	15 in. open back
Armrests	No
Fore-aft adjustment	While seated, slide rail, 14-position, 7 in. 17.8 cm	7 in. while seated
Seat suspension	Tilt, two coil springs, three-position no-tools adjustment for operator weight	Three-position
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. 107 cm	42 in.
Construction	Stamped steel deck shell
Mower deck material	12 gauge 0.105 in. 2.7 mm	0.105 in. (42X)
Mower wash port	Yes
Mower drive system	Electric power take-off (PTO) clutch, in-line belt	In-line belt, electric PTO
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	Attached with spring pins at two points	Two-point mounting
Rear draft arms	Two pins and spring clips	Pin and spring clip
Mower wheels rotate		No
Drive system		Spring
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	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	Xenoy hood reduces sound, won't rust, One-piece hood for easy service access, Durable primer and powder paint finish
Warranty	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.)	2 year/48 Months or 300 Hours, Whichever Comes First* (* Each Warranty Term begins on the date of product delivery to the purchaser)
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Mowers	42A (standard)	38 Edge Xtra (97cm / 38in), 42 Edge Mulch (107cm / 42in), 42 Edge Xtra (107cm / 42in)
Rear bagger	2-bag, 7 bu 247 L	7 bu. 2-bag
Powered material collection		No
Mulching system	Yes, MulchControl�	Standard for 42 Edge Mulch, Optional for others
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	Styled bumper option	Standard, also styled bumper and brush guard options
Brush guard	Yes	Yes
Weather protection	Weather enclosure
Sun canopy	Yes
Bucket holder	Yes, double bucket	Yes, single and double
Grass striping	Lawn striping kit
Tractor shovel	40 in. 101.6 cm
Tow-behind tools	16	15
DIMENSIONS
Height	47 in. 120 cm	43 inches [109 cm]
Overall length	72 in. 182.9 cm	72 in. 182.9 cm
Wheelbase	49.4 in. 125.5 cm	126 cm
Width with mower	50.5 in. 128 cm	1118 mm (42 Edge Mulch)
Width with mower (deflector raised for storage)	50.5 in. 128 cm	1118 mm (42 Edge Mulch)
Width without mower	38 in. 96.5 cm	38 in. 96.5 cm
Weight	Mower, no fuel, 543 lb 246 kg	501 lbs [227 kg]
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