John Deere Z530M vs. Z545R

The Z530M and the Z545R are both fantastic pieces of equipment. They share a number of similarities but have a few key differences, too. We’ll go over those differentiators to help you make the right decision for you and your property.

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SPECS John Deere Z530M John Deere Z545R
Key Specs - Engine power 24 hp
17.9 kW
25 hp
18.6 kW
Key Specs - Width of cut Accel Deep™ mower deck, 48 in.
122 cm
Accel Deep mower deck, 54 in.
137 cm
Accel Deep mower deck, 60 in.
152 cm
High capacity mower deck, 48 in.
122 cm
High capacity mower deck, 54 in.
137 cm
High capacity mower deck, 60 in.
152 cm
Key Specs - Seat back height High back with armrests and ComfortGlide™, 20 in.
50.8 cm
High back with armrests and ComfortGlide™, 22.5 in.
57.1 cm
Key Specs - Forward speed 0-8 mph
0-12.9 km/h
0-9 mph
0-14.5 km/h
Key Specs - Mulching system Optional MulchControl™ attachment, 48 in.
122 cm
Optional MulchControl attachment, 54 in.
137 cm
Optional MulchControl attachment, 60 in.
152 cm
Optional MulchControl™ attachment, 48 in.
122 cm
Optional MulchControl attachment, 54 in.
137 cm
Optional MulchControl kit, 60 in.
152 cm
Dimensions - Width with mower 48A - 62.8 in.
159.5 cm
54A - 68.6 in.
174.2 cm
60A - 73.4 in.
186.4 cm
48HC - 62.4 in.
158.5 cm
54HC - 68.3 in.
173.5 cm
60HC - 73.5 in.
186.7 cm
Dimensions - Overall length 76.9 in.
195.3 cm
81.9 in.
208 cm
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