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John Deere X730 Signature Series Lawn Tractor

Riding (Lawn Tractor) mower · Model X730 · Prosumer-duty · Gas

John Deere Australia doesn’t publish a recommended retail price for this model online — it’s dealer quote only. The John Deere Australia product page is the place to start.

Sold in Australia — listed on deere.com.au, checked 20 Oct 2026. Listed there as X730 (X730). Also sold in the United States: US specs and list price.

The John Deere X730 Signature Series Lawn Tractor is a prosumer-grade gas lawn tractor, built for large residential properties and acreage, with a 48-inch deck and a 745cc engine making 25.5 hp. It weighs 857.6 lb (389 kg).

At a glance

Power Source
gas
Cutting Width
48 in (1219 mm)
Displacement
45.5 ci (745 cc)
Engine Power
25.5 hp
Transmission
K90 hydrostatic integrated with transaxle
Weight
858 lbs (389 kg)
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Engine

John Deere X730 Signature Series Lawn Tractor engine specifications
Power Sourcegas
Displacement45.5 ci (745 cc)
Engine Power25.5 hp
Cylinders2
Engine ModelFD750D EFI
Fuel TypeGasoline

Deck

John Deere X730 Signature Series Lawn Tractor deck specifications
Cutting Width48 in (1219 mm)
Min Cut Height1 in (25 mm)
Max Cut Height5.2 in (133 mm)
Deck Material48A, 10 gauge0.135 in.3.4 mm54 HC and 60 HC, 9 gauge0.150 in.3.8 mm
Deck ConstructionForged steel deck shell
Deck Gauge10
DischargeSide discharge

Drive

John Deere X730 Signature Series Lawn Tractor drive specifications
TransmissionK90 hydrostatic integrated with transaxle
Ground Speed8.5 mph
Drive Tire Size26x12-12 turf
Drive SystemHydraulic clutch, shaft
Reverse Speed6 mph

Dimensions

John Deere X730 Signature Series Lawn Tractor dimensions specifications
Weight858 lbs (389 kg)
Fuel Capacity5.2 gal (19.7 L)
Length75 in (1905 mm)
Height54.5 in (1384 mm)

Commercial / Pro

John Deere X730 Signature Series Lawn Tractor commercial / pro specifications
Frame ConstructionWelded heavy-duty
Seat TypeTwo-piece adjustable seat with brand embroidery

General

John Deere X730 Signature Series Lawn Tractor general specifications
Bagger Capacity19 bu (670 L)
Warranty4 yr

Similar models

Other riding (lawn tractor) mowers with comparable specs — including other brands — that buyers cross-shop with the X730 Signature Series Lawn Tractor.

P 524X Husqvarna · gas
TS 222TDF Husqvarna · 48 in (1220 mm)
TS 220TD Husqvarna · 42.5 in (1080 mm)
TS 220TDF Husqvarna · 42.5 in (1080 mm)
TS 218T Husqvarna · 42.5 in (1080 mm)
TC 220TD Husqvarna · 42.5 in (1080 mm)

Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — deere.com.

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Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.

What the specs work out to

Figures MowerFacts computes from John Deere’s own numbers — not published by the manufacturer.

Mowing time

  • ¼ acre6 min 5 min
  • ½ acre13 min 9 min
  • 1 acre26 min 18 min
  • 2 acres52 min 36 min
  • 5 acres2 h 10 min 1 h 31 min
  • 10 acres4 h 20 min 3 h 2 min

About 26 min per acre at 2.31 acres/hour, mowing at 5.9 mph. The second figure is at the published 8.5 mph top speed (3.3 acres/hour) — faster than anyone really mows. About 12.0 acres per tank.

Weight & hauling

  • Machine weight858 lb
  • + 6×12 trailer900 lb
  • Towed weight1,758 lb
  • single-axle 3,500 lbCarries it, 1,742 lb spare
  • tandem-axle 7,000 lbCarries it, 5,242 lb spare

Needs a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer and a vehicle rated to tow at least 1,758 lb.

Gate & trailer fit

  • 32 in gateToo wide
  • 36 in gateToo wide
  • 48 in gateToo wide

Needs at least 54 in of clearance (estimated).

Power & run time

  • Power per deck inch0.531 hp/in
  • Run time per tank~5.2 h

Mowing times assume 2.31 acres/hour: deck width x 5.9 mph at 80% efficiency, which allows for overlap, turns and trimming. 5.9 mph is 70% of the 8.5 mph top speed John Deere publishes - almost nobody mows flat out. The "at top speed" figure is the same sum at 8.5 mph, shown so you can see it.

Fit uses the deck width plus 6 in for the discharge chute, because John Deere doesn't publish an overall width — measure before buying if a gate is tight.

Towed weight adds a 900 lb allowance for a 6x12 open utility trailer to John Deere's published machine weight. Your trailer's own weight is on its VIN plate. Tongue weight, axle placement and your vehicle's tow rating are still yours to check — this is the load, not a loading plan.

Run time assumes a typical 1 gal/hour burn at working load; real consumption varies with engine, load and cut.

Source: John Deere (manufacturer) · archived copy

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