X167R
"Rear-collect ride-on with 102cm deck"
RRP New
£3,899
Manufacturer
Buy Now
£3,499
Lowest UK retailer
Used Avg
£2,200
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★ 4.7 (88) · Value 8.4/10
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X354
"4-wheel-steer JD with 107cm deck"
RRP New
£5,999
Manufacturer
Buy Now
£5,499
Lowest UK retailer
Used Avg
£3,800
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★ 4.7 (56) · Value 8.2/10
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Verdict — which one to buy
Our take
JD X-series sizing. The X167R is the entry rear-collect tractor for 0.5–1 acre lawns; the X354 is the 4WS premium for half-acre+ with awkward shapes. The 4-wheel-steer on the X354 actually does help around obstacles; for straight rectangular lawns it's overkill.
Spec-by-spec
| John Deere X167R | John Deere X354 | |
|---|---|---|
| RRP | £3,899 | £5,999 |
| Buy now | £3,499 | £5,499 |
| Used avg | £2,200 | £3,800 |
| Type | Ride-on | Ride-on |
| Engine / Power | John Deere 7.5kW twin | John Deere 16kW twin |
| Cut width | 102 cm | 107 cm |
| Weight | 225 kg | 265 kg |
| Self-propelled | Yes | Yes |
| Rear roller (stripes) | No | No |
| Mulching | No | Yes |
| Bag capacity | 300 L | — |
| Suited to lawn | Large | Large |
| Noise | 100 dB | 100 dB |
| Rating | 4.7 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Value score | 8.4 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
Pros & cons of each
Pros
- Genuine John Deere durability
- Rear collection bag huge at 300L
- Hydrostatic drive smooth
- Great resale value
Cons
- Big and heavy — needs storage space
- Service costs higher than budget rivals
- New price not cheap
Pros
- 4-wheel steering manoeuvres tightly
- 107cm deck cuts large areas fast
- JD V-twin is bombproof
- Premium ride quality
Cons
- Expensive new and used
- Needs a barn
- Service is dealer-only realistically
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