John Deere X730 Signature Series Lawn Tractor
Riding (Lawn Tractor) mower · Model X730 · Prosumer-duty · Gas
John Deere doesn’t publish a list price for this model — it’s dealer quote only. The John Deere product page is the place to start.
- Weighs 858 lb
- On a 6×12 trailer 1,758 lb towed, single-axle 3,500 lb
- Mows an acre in 26 min (18 at top speed) How long for your yard? ›
- How these are worked out ›
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
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Engine
| Power Source | gas |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 45.5 ci (745 cc) |
| Engine Power | 25.5 hp |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Engine Model | FD750D EFI |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Deck
| Cutting Width | 48 in (1219 mm) |
|---|---|
| Min Cut Height | 1 in (25 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 5.2 in (133 mm) |
| Deck Material | 48A, 10 gauge0.135 in.3.4 mm54 HC and 60 HC, 9 gauge0.150 in.3.8 mm |
| Deck Construction | Forged steel deck shell |
| Deck Gauge | 10 |
| Discharge | Side discharge |
Drive
| Transmission | K90 hydrostatic integrated with transaxle |
|---|---|
| Ground Speed | 8.5 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 26x12-12 turf |
| Drive System | Hydraulic clutch, shaft |
| Reverse Speed | 6 mph |
Dimensions
| Weight | 858 lbs (389 kg) |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 5.2 gal (19.7 L) |
| Length | 75 in (1905 mm) |
| Height | 54.5 in (1384 mm) |
Commercial / Pro
| Frame Construction | Welded heavy-duty |
|---|---|
| Seat Type | Two-piece adjustable seat with brand embroidery |
General
| Bagger Capacity | 19 bu (670 L) |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 4 yr |
Productivity & acreage
X730 Signature Series Lawn Tractor deck width, ground speed and computed acres-per-hour, from the specs we have. Duty class: Prosumer — A higher-capacity homeowner machine for larger properties and acreage.
Productivity computed from deck width and ground speed. Compare on the calculator ›
| Deck width | 48 in |
|---|---|
| Engine displacement | 745 cc |
| Engine power | 25.5 hp |
| Transmission | K90 hydrostatic integrated with transaxle |
| Ground speed | 8.5 mph |
| Cut-height range | 25 mm – 133 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 19.7 L |
| Weight | 389 kg |
| Warranty | 4 |
| Deck construction | Forged steel deck shell |
| Deck gauge | 10 ga |
| Frame construction | Welded heavy-duty |
| Drive tire size | 26x12-12 turf |
| Seat type | Two-piece adjustable seat with brand embroidery |
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Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — deere.com.
What the parts on this spec sheet mean
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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.
John Deere X730 Signature Series Lawn Tractor questions
What size deck is on the John Deere X730 Signature Series Lawn Tractor?
The John Deere X730 Signature Series Lawn Tractor has a 48-inch (1219 mm) cutting deck with 48a, 10 gauge0.135 in.3.4 mm54 hc and 60 hc, 9 gauge0.150 in.3.8 mm construction.
What engine is in the John Deere X730 Signature Series Lawn Tractor?
The John Deere X730 Signature Series Lawn Tractor is powered by 745 cc, 25.5 hp. Horsepower is the manufacturer's own rating.
How much does the John Deere X730 Signature Series Lawn Tractor weigh?
The John Deere X730 Signature Series Lawn Tractor weighs 858 lb (389 kg) as specified by John Deere.
What size trailer do I need for the John Deere X730 Signature Series Lawn Tractor?
At 858 lb, the John Deere X730 Signature Series Lawn Tractor on a typical 6x12 open utility trailer (about 900 lb empty) is roughly 1,758 lb of towed weight. That is within a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer, and your tow vehicle needs to be rated for at least 1,758 lb. Tongue weight, axle placement and your own trailer's empty weight still have to be checked — this is the arithmetic, not a loading plan.
How fast is the John Deere X730 Signature Series Lawn Tractor?
Top ground speed is 8.5 mph. With its 48-inch deck that works out to about 3.3 acres per hour at 80% efficiency — allowing for overlap, turns and trimming.
How long does the John Deere X730 Signature Series Lawn Tractor take to mow an acre?
About 18 min per acre, from its 48-inch deck at 8.5 mph and 80% efficiency — roughly 3.3 acres an hour, so five acres is about 1 h 31 min. Rough or obstacle-heavy ground takes longer; this is deck width times ground speed, not a timed test.
How big is the fuel tank on the John Deere X730 Signature Series Lawn Tractor?
The John Deere X730 Signature Series Lawn Tractor holds 5.2 gal (19.7 L) of fuel.
How much does the John Deere X730 Signature Series Lawn Tractor cost?
John Deere doesn't publish a list price for the John Deere X730 Signature Series Lawn Tractor — it's sold on a dealer quote. MowerFacts records prices only where the manufacturer publishes them.
What is the John Deere X730 Signature Series Lawn Tractor built for?
Prosumer-duty riding mower. A higher-capacity homeowner machine for larger properties and acreage.
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