Residential zero-turn
ZT Score
John Deere Z545R (60-in)
8.3/10
Best for3+ acres
DriveDual hydrostatic
Warranty4-year / 500-hour bumper-to-bumper
Deck
60"
Power
25.0 HP
Top speed
9.0 mph
Price
$7,499
What owners love
- +EFI engine starts on the first turn with no choke, and has an ECO fuel-saving mode
- +ComfortGlide seat glides fore and aft to soak up rough ground
- +9-gauge High Capacity deck for a clean, even cut
- +LED lights, foldable ROPS and foot pegs standard
- +Four-year, 500-hour bumper-to-bumper warranty
Worth knowing
- −Residential-grade transaxles, not commercial
- −Priced at the premium end of homeowner mowers
- −A 60-inch deck is too wide for gated yards
Our verdict
John Deere Z545R (60-in)
The Z545R sits at the top of John Deere's residential range, and fuel injection is what sets it apart. The EFI engine starts on the first turn with no choke, and its ECO mode trims fuel use on lighter jobs, while a ComfortGlide seat glides fore and aft to take the jolt out of rough ground. A 9-gauge High Capacity deck, LED lights, foldable ROPS and foot pegs all come standard, backed by a four-year bumper-to-bumper warranty. It is not a commercial machine, so the transaxles are residential-grade, and it is priced at the premium end of homeowner mowers. For a large home lawn where easy starting, comfort and the green badge matter, it is the best of the Deere homeowner line.
Full specs
Specifications
| Brand | John Deere |
| Model | Z545R (60-in) |
| Cutting deck | 60 inches |
| Engine | 25 HP EFI V-twin with Electronic Throttle Control |
| Power | 25.0 HP |
| Transmission | Dual hydrostatic |
| Top speed | 9.0 mph |
| Warranty | 4-year / 500-hour bumper-to-bumper |
| Recommended use | Residential |
| Best for | 3+ acres |
| Typical price | $7,499 |
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