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John Deere Z315EZTrak™ Mower with 42-in. Deck

Zero-Turn mower · Model Z315E · Residential-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 Z315E (Z315E). Also sold in the United States: US specs and list price.

The John Deere Z315EZTrak Mower with 42-in. Deck is a residential-grade gas zero-turn mower, built for mowing open residential acreage quickly, with a 42-inch deck and a 656cc engine making 20 hp. It weighs 555.6 lb (252 kg).

At a glance

Power Source
gas
Cutting Width
42 in (1067 mm)
Displacement
40 ci (656 cc)
Engine Power
20 hp
Ground Speed
7 mph
Weight
556 lbs (252 kg)
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Chosen by stated rules, not opinion: same class, a deck within 6 in of this one, the same kind of power and a compatible duty class, then the closest power, weight and price, with other makers preferred. Figures are the manufacturers’ published ones; nothing is estimated.

Engine

John Deere Z315EZTrak Mower with 42-in. Deck engine specifications
Power Sourcegas
Displacement40 ci (656 cc)
Engine Power20 hp
Cylinders2
Engine Model40 EXi
Fuel TypeOverhead valve

Deck

John Deere Z315EZTrak Mower with 42-in. Deck deck specifications
Cutting Width42 in (1067 mm)
Min Cut Height1.3 in (32 mm)
Max Cut Height4.5 in (114 mm)
Deck Material12 gauge0.105 in.2.7 mm
Deck Gauge12
DischargeSide discharge

Drive

John Deere Z315EZTrak Mower with 42-in. Deck drive specifications
Ground Speed7 mph
Drive Tire Size18x8.5-8
Drive SystemV-belt
Reverse Speed3.5 mph

Dimensions

John Deere Z315EZTrak Mower with 42-in. Deck dimensions specifications
Weight556 lbs (252 kg)
Fuel Capacity3 gal (11.4 L)
Length75.4 in (1915 mm)
Height41.6 in (1056 mm)

Commercial / Pro

John Deere Z315EZTrak Mower with 42-in. Deck commercial / pro specifications
Frame ConstructionHeavy-duty 2.5-in. x 2-in. (6-cm x 5-cm) front, and 1.5-in. x 2-in. (4-cm x 5-cm) side tubing

General

John Deere Z315EZTrak Mower with 42-in. Deck general specifications
Warranty3 yr

Similar models

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42 in Deck Victa · 42 in (1067 mm)
42 in eTimeCutter eMR4275 60V Battery Powered Ride-On Mower Toro · 42 in (1067 mm)
Z 245i Husqvarna · 42.1 in (1070 mm)
80V HP 42 in ZT Ride-On Mower Bonus Battery & Cover Kit Ryobi · 41.7 in (1060 mm)
42 in TimeCutter MR 4275 MyRIDE Toro · 42 in (1067 mm)
ZTM 42 Masport · 42.1 in (1070 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 acre9 min 6 min
  • ½ acre18 min 13 min
  • 1 acre36 min 25 min
  • 2 acres1 h 12 min 51 min
  • 5 acres3 h 2 h 6 min

About 36 min per acre at 1.66 acres/hour, mowing at 4.9 mph. The second figure is at the published 7.0 mph top speed (2.38 acres/hour) — faster than anyone really mows. About 5.0 acres per tank.

Weight & hauling

  • Machine weight556 lb
  • + 6×12 trailer900 lb
  • Towed weight1,456 lb
  • single-axle 3,500 lbCarries it, 2,044 lb spare
  • tandem-axle 7,000 lbCarries it, 5,544 lb spare

Needs a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer and a vehicle rated to tow at least 1,456 lb.

Gate & trailer fit

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

Needs at least 49 in of clearance (estimated).

Power & run time

  • Power per deck inch0.476 hp/in
  • Run time per tank~3.0 h

Mowing times assume 1.66 acres/hour: deck width x 4.9 mph at 80% efficiency, which allows for overlap, turns and trimming. 4.9 mph is 70% of the 7.0 mph top speed John Deere publishes - almost nobody mows flat out. The "at top speed" figure is the same sum at 7.0 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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