John Deere 345 vs Scotts 42502X
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 345 is more powerful than the Scotts 42502X: 18 HP versus 17 HP (+1 HP, +6%).
- The Scotts 42502X is the more recent model: production started in 1998, versus 1995 for the John Deere 345.
- The Scotts 42502X has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 345 | Scotts 42502X | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 17 HP |
| Production years | 1995–2001 | 1998 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | — |
| Weight | 317 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 6 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 121 cm | — |
| Length | 183 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 38" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the John Deere 345 or the Scotts 42502X?
The John Deere 345 is more powerful than the Scotts 42502X: 18 HP versus 17 HP (+1 HP, +6%).
Which is more recent, the John Deere 345 or the Scotts 42502X?
The Scotts 42502X is the more recent model: production started in 1998, versus 1995 for the John Deere 345.
Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere 345 or the Scotts 42502X?
The Scotts 42502X has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".