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 →
GR1600-II
"Kubota premium 40in garden tractor — Japanese build"
RRP New
£7,999
Manufacturer
Buy Now
£7,499
Lowest UK retailer
Used Avg
£5,200
Facebook / eBay UK avg
★ 4.8 (54) · Value 8.4/10
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Verdict — which one to buy
Our take
American premium vs Japanese premium. JD wins on dealer ubiquity and resale; Kubota wins on engine longevity (1500+ hours typical). Both will outlast the owner if maintained. Kubota for buyers who plan to keep the mower for 25 years.
Spec-by-spec
| John Deere X354 | Kubota GR1600-II | |
|---|---|---|
| RRP | £5,999 | £7,999 |
| Buy now | £5,499 | £7,499 |
| Used avg | £3,800 | £5,200 |
| Type | Ride-on | Ride-on |
| Engine / Power | John Deere 16kW twin | Kubota WG752 V-twin petrol 16HP |
| Cut width | 107 cm | 102 cm |
| Weight | 265 kg | 335 kg |
| Self-propelled | Yes | Yes |
| Rear roller (stripes) | No | No |
| Mulching | Yes | Yes |
| Bag capacity | — | 330 L |
| Suited to lawn | Large | Large |
| Noise | 100 dB | 100 dB |
| Rating | 4.7 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 |
| Value score | 8.2 / 10 | 8.4 / 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
- Kubota Japanese build quality
- WG752 V-twin reliable for 1500+ hours
- Hydrostatic drive smooth
- Glide Steer for tight turns
Cons
- Eye-watering price
- Kubota dealer network thinner than JD
- Heavy at 335kg — needs a barn
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