John Deere Z970R vs Simplicity Legacy XL 31
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere Z970R is more powerful than the Simplicity Legacy XL 31: 35 HP versus 31 HP (+4 HP, +13%).
- The Simplicity Legacy XL 31 is the more recent model: production started in 2017, versus 2013 for the John Deere Z970R.
- The John Deere Z970R has the wider mower deck: 72" versus 52".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere Z970R | Simplicity Legacy XL 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 35 HP | 31 HP |
| Production years | 2013–2023 | 2017–2020 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Electric |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 606 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Length | 213 cm | 205 cm |
| Mower deck | 72" | 52" |