John Deere · Residential
ZT Score
Z325E (54-in)
8.0/10
Best for1–2 acres
DriveDual hydrostatic (Hydro-Gear)
Warranty3-year / 200-hour bumper-to-bumper
Deck
54"
Power
24.0 HP
Top speed
7.0 mph
Price
$3,799
What owners love
- +Accel Deep forged 10-gauge deck — the best cut and mulching performance here
- +Optional MulchControl system is genuinely effective, not an afterthought
- +Deep dealer network and parts availability across the US and Canada
- +Holds resale value better than almost anything in its class
Worth knowing
- −The 200-hour warranty cap is tighter than rivals offering unlimited hours
- −Dealer-only parts tend to cost more than the aftermarket equivalents
- −No seat suspension, and some owners report early deck-belt failures
Our verdict
John Deere Z325E (54-in)
Buy this one for the deck and the dealer. The Accel Deep cut is the cleanest in this group, and when something breaks there is a dealer nearby who stocks the part. What you give up is warranty headroom — 200 hours goes quicker than you think if you have real acreage — and you pay Deere prices for parts. For a well-kept one-to-two-acre lot, it is hard to regret.
Full specs
Specifications
| Brand | John Deere |
| Model | Z325E (54-in) |
| Cutting deck | 54 inches |
| Engine | John Deere V-twin, 724cc |
| Power | 24.0 HP |
| Transmission | Dual hydrostatic (Hydro-Gear) |
| Top speed | 7.0 mph |
| Warranty | 3-year / 200-hour bumper-to-bumper |
| Recommended use | Residential |
| Best for | 1–2 acres |
| Typical price | $3,799 |
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