X354
"4-wheel-steer JD with 107cm deck"
RRP New
£5,999
Manufacturer
Buy Now
£5,499
Lowest UK retailer
Used Avg
£3,800
Facebook / eBay UK avg
★ 4.7 (56) · Value 8.2/10
Full X354 review →
HF 2625 HM
"Honda hydrostatic ride-on with side discharge"
RRP New
£4,499
Manufacturer
Buy Now
£3,999
Lowest UK retailer
Used Avg
£2,500
Facebook / eBay UK avg
★ 4.6 (88) · Value 8.2/10
Full HF 2625 HM review →
Verdict — which one to buy
Our take
Premium ride-on rivals. Honda V-twin is the most reliable engine in the category; JD has the better dealer network. Honda for engine longevity; JD for the badge value and broader UK service.
Spec-by-spec
| John Deere X354 | Honda HF 2625 HM | |
|---|---|---|
| RRP | £5,999 | £4,499 |
| Buy now | £5,499 | £3,999 |
| Used avg | £3,800 | £2,500 |
| Type | Ride-on | Ride-on |
| Engine / Power | John Deere 16kW twin | Honda V-twin 688cc |
| Cut width | 107 cm | 122 cm |
| Weight | 265 kg | 250 kg |
| Self-propelled | Yes | Yes |
| Rear roller (stripes) | No | No |
| Mulching | Yes | Yes |
| Bag capacity | — | — |
| Suited to lawn | Large | Large |
| Noise | 100 dB | 100 dB |
| Rating | 4.7 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Value score | 8.2 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
Pros & cons of each
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
Pros
- Honda V-twin — the most reliable engine in the category
- 122cm deck cuts huge areas
- Hydrostatic drive smooth
- Honda dealer support nationwide
Cons
- Side-discharge no collection (kit extra)
- Heavy
- New price serious
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