John Deere 1420 Series II vs Simplicity ZT3500 25/48

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John Deere 1420 Series II

John Deere 1420 Series II

25 HP · 2005–2011

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Simplicity ZT3500 25/48

Simplicity ZT3500 25/48

25 HP · 2014–2015

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 1420 Series II and the Simplicity ZT3500 25/48 deliver the same power: 25 HP.
  • The Simplicity ZT3500 25/48 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 2005 for the John Deere 1420 Series II.
  • The John Deere 1420 Series II has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 48".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 1420 Series IISimplicity ZT3500 25/48
Power25 HP25 HP
Production years2005–20112014–2015
FuelGasolineElectric
Cylinders32
Drive2WD or 4WD—
TransmissionHydrostaticGear
Wheelbase124 cm—
Length220 cm180 cm
CabYes—
Mower deck60"48"

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