Residential zero-turn
ZT Score
John Deere Z730M (54-in)
8.5/10
Best for3+ acres
DriveDual Hydro-Gear ZT-3400 unitized transmissions
Warranty4-year single-source bumper-to-bumper
Deck
54"
Power
24.0 HP
Top speed
9.0 mph
Price
$8,499
What owners love
- +Four-year single-source bumper-to-bumper warranty, one of the best in the business
- +High-Capacity PRO deck with welded reinforcements cuts cleanly at speed
- +Commercial-grade Hydro-Gear ZT-3400 transmissions, sealed with no hoses to leak
- +ComfortGlide suspension seat with adjustable armrests as standard
- +On-the-go tracking adjustment keeps it mowing straight
Worth knowing
- −Costs roughly double the entry-level Z325E
- −Deere parts stay pricier than the aftermarket
- −The 54-inch deck needs open space to be worth having
Our verdict
John Deere Z730M (54-in)
The Z730M sits in the sweet spot of the Deere range, and the warranty is the reason to look. Four years, single source, bumper to bumper, with Deere handling all the paperwork rather than pointing you at an engine manufacturer. Underneath it runs sealed ZT-3400 transmissions with no hoses to weep, a High-Capacity PRO deck with welded reinforcements, and a ComfortGlide suspension seat fitted as standard. It costs about twice the entry Z325E, and Deere parts have never been cheap. For someone with two to five acres who wants professional-grade hardware without stepping into full commercial pricing, this is the one to look at.
Full specs
Specifications
| Brand | John Deere |
| Model | Z730M (54-in) |
| Cutting deck | 54 inches |
| Engine | John Deere FS Series V-twin, 24 HP |
| Power | 24.0 HP |
| Transmission | Dual Hydro-Gear ZT-3400 unitized transmissions |
| Top speed | 9.0 mph |
| Warranty | 4-year single-source bumper-to-bumper |
| Recommended use | Residential |
| Best for | 3+ acres |
| Typical price | $8,499 |
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