The short answer in this John Deere X700 Signature Series review is simple: if you mow several acres, deal with slopes, trees, and snow, and want one machine that does all of it well, the X700 Signature Series is the premium garden tractor to buy. Prices start around $12,189 for the tractor alone and climb past $17,000 with a deck, every model carries a 4-year or 700-hour bumper-to-bumper warranty, and the range covers gasoline and diesel power, two- and four-wheel steering, and two- and four-wheel drive. This John Deere X700 Signature Series review covers all seven models, their engines, decks, steering and drivetrain choices, and what each one costs new and used.
Before the details, one framing note from this John Deere X700 Signature Series review: these are garden tractors, not farm tractors and not entry lawn mowers. They suit estate properties measured in acres, with winter plowing and dealer support. If your lawn is under an acre, this John Deere X700 Signature Series review will still help you understand the range, but a smaller machine is the smarter buy.
John Deere X700 Signature Series Review and Price
The X700 Signature Series sits at the top of John Deere’s residential range, above the X500 Select Series and far above the 100 Series. The step up buys a welded heavy-duty frame, shaft-driven decks, hydraulic lift, power steering, and a longer warranty. This section of the John Deere X700 Signature Series review walks through what each of the seven models adds and what each one costs.
X730, X734, X738, X739, X750, X754 and X758 Features
The range splits into gasoline and diesel halves, and this John Deere X700 Signature Series review treats that split as the first decision. The gasoline models — X730, X734, X738, X739 — all use the same 25.5-hp liquid-cooled Kawasaki V-twin with electronic fuel injection, a 745-cc iTorque power system. The diesel models — X750, X754, and X758 — all use the same 24-hp three-cylinder Yanmar diesel, a 993-cc liquid-cooled engine built for torque and long life. Every model in this John Deere X700 Signature Series review gets power steering, Twin Touch pedals, cruise control, a hydraulic two-function lift, a differential lock, and a 21-inch adjustable high-back seat, so model differences come down to engine, steering, and drive.
Steering and drive are the second decision, and this John Deere X700 Signature Series review spells out the ladder plainly. The X730 is the base gasoline model: two-wheel steering, two-wheel drive. The X734 adds four-wheel steering to that same gasoline package. The X738 keeps two-wheel steering but adds full-time four-wheel drive. The X739 combines both: four-wheel drive and four-wheel steering, the most capable gasoline model. On the diesel side, the X750 is the base two-wheel-steering, two-wheel-drive model, the X754 adds four-wheel steering, and the X758 adds full-time four-wheel drive. This John Deere X700 Signature Series review recommends choosing by terrain first: flat open ground needs the least, while slopes, wet ground, and tight trees justify the upgrades.
The video below is a dealer walkaround of the X500 and X700 Series tractors, useful for seeing the size, stance, and build of these machines before you compare models in this John Deere X700 Signature Series review:
New Prices, Used Prices and Model Differences
New prices need care, because Deere sells the tractor and the deck separately, and this John Deere X700 Signature Series review quotes both so nothing surprises you at the dealer. Starting tractor-only prices from a current dealer comparison run from $12,189 for the X730 to $15,029 for the X758, with the X734 at $13,399, the X738 at $13,809, the X739 at $14,669, the X750 at $13,409, and the X754 at $14,619. A second dealer flyer lists nearly identical figures (X730 $12,243 to X758 $14,940), so this John Deere X700 Signature Series review treats the ladder as accurate within a few hundred dollars by dealer.
| Model | Engine | Steering / Drive | Starting tractor price |
|---|---|---|---|
| X730 | 25.5 hp gas EFI V-twin | 2-wheel steer / 2WD | $12,189 |
| X734 | 25.5 hp gas EFI V-twin | 4-wheel steer / 2WD | $13,399 |
| X738 | 25.5 hp gas EFI V-twin | 2-wheel steer / 4WD | $13,809 |
| X739 | 25.5 hp gas EFI V-twin | 4-wheel steer / 4WD | $14,669 |
| X750 | 24 hp diesel 3-cylinder | 2-wheel steer / 2WD | $13,409 |
| X754 | 24 hp diesel 3-cylinder | 4-wheel steer / 2WD | $14,619 |
| X758 | 24 hp diesel 3-cylinder | 2-wheel steer / 4WD | $15,029 |
| Decks (add to tractor) | 48-in. Accel Deep / 54- or 60-in. High Capacity | Shaft drive, AutoConnect on 54/60-in. | $2,220 / $2,770 / $3,260 |
Add the deck and the out-the-door figure jumps, which is why this John Deere X700 Signature Series review insists on complete prices. The 48-inch Accel Deep deck lists around $2,220, the 54-inch High Capacity deck around $2,770, and the 60-inch High Capacity deck around $3,260. Real dealer packages confirm the math: a Weingartz X730 with the 60-inch deck lists at $15,389, a Koenig X758 lists at $17,249, and a Van Wall X730 lists at $12,939 including a $350 freight charge. A James River X730 spec page confirms the base machine’s equipment. Used prices hold up well: this John Deere X700 Signature Series review found a 2013 X730 with 1,672 hours listed by LandMark Implement at $4,950, while a nearly new 2022 X730 with 1 hour was listed at $13,299. As a planning rule, this John Deere X700 Signature Series review puts clean recent examples roughly at $9,000–$13,000 and older high-hour machines at $4,000–$7,000, with condition, hours, and deck size moving any individual machine. The total bill — tractor, deck, and freight together — is worked through in the buying-cost breakdown.
John Deere X700 Signature Series Engine, HP and Specs
Engines are where the X700 Signature Series earns its premium badge: both families are liquid-cooled, commercial-grade units, not the air-cooled engines on cheaper mowers. This section of the John Deere X700 Signature Series review compares the gasoline and diesel engines directly, then covers decks, the transmission, and fuel capacity.
25.5-HP Gasoline EFI vs. 24-HP Three-Cylinder Diesel
The gasoline engine is a 25.5-hp Kawasaki FD750D EFI V-twin displacing 745 cc, liquid-cooled, with full-pressure lubrication and an oil filter — and with EFI, no choke to fuss with on cold starts. It revs freely and suits weekly mowing. This John Deere X700 Signature Series review notes gasoline is the easier ownership story for most suburban owners: no diesel storage, no glow-plug routine, and any small-engine shop can service it.
The diesel engine is a 24-hp Yanmar 3TNM74F three-cylinder displacing 993 cc, liquid-cooled, with indirect injection, cast-iron liners, and full-pressure lubrication. It makes its power lower in the rev range, which means more lugging ability in thick grass, on slopes, and with a snow blower or blade attached. One honest variance this John Deere X700 Signature Series review must flag: Deere markets the diesel at 24 hp, but Deere’s own X758 spec page lists engine power at 22.8 hp, a rating-versus-marketing difference that also appears on other Deere pages. Either way, the diesel’s advantage is torque and fuel economy, and this John Deere X700 Signature Series review recommends diesel for large properties, snow work, or owners who prefer diesel longevity. Fuel capacity is 5.2 gallons on both engines, roughly double an entry lawn tractor’s tank — a real time-saver on multi-acre properties.
Mower Deck Sizes, Hydrostatic Transmission and Fuel Capacity
Deck choice is the second half of the engine decision, and this John Deere X700 Signature Series review treats it as equally important. The 48-inch deck is an Accel Deep design, while the 54- and 60-inch decks are High Capacity designs with more room for clippings to exit without recutting, which keeps the cut clean at higher ground speeds. All three decks are shaft-driven rather than belt-driven from the engine, and the 54- and 60-inch decks add drive-over AutoConnect, so attaching or removing the deck is a drive-over job rather than a wrestling match. Cutting height runs from 1 to 4 inches in quarter-inch steps on the standard decks, adjusted with a dial.
The transmission on every model in this John Deere X700 Signature Series review is a shaft-driven hydrostatic unit controlled by Twin Touch foot pedals: press forward to go forward, press back to reverse, with cruise control standard. Top speed is 8.5 mph forward and 6 mph reverse, noticeably faster than an entry lawn tractor, which helps these machines cover big lawns efficiently. Dealer spec pages list the transaxle as K90 on two-wheel-drive models like the X730 and K91 on the X758; this John Deere X700 Signature Series review notes both are heavy-duty integrated hydrostatic transaxles with an oil cooler, filter, and differential lock. How these specs translate into mowing time and fuel use is where the numbers meet the lawn.
John Deere X700 Signature Series Steering and Drivetrain
Steering and drivetrain separate the seven models more than anything else, because engines and decks are shared across the range. This section of the John Deere X700 Signature Series review explains four-wheel steering and four-wheel drive in plain terms, so you pay only for capability your property actually needs.
Four-Wheel Steering vs. Power Two-Wheel Steering
Every model in this John Deere X700 Signature Series review has power steering, so even the two-wheel-steering models steer easily. Four-wheel steering, on the X734, X739, and X754, turns the rear wheels opposite the fronts at low speed, which tightens the turning circle dramatically and shrinks the uncut circle around trees, beds, and posts. For a property with many trees, beds, and tight corners, this John Deere X700 Signature Series review calls four-wheel steering the most noticeable daily upgrade: fewer three-point turns, less trimming, and a cleaner finish around obstacles.
The honest trade-off in this John Deere X700 Signature Series review: four-wheel-steering models cost roughly $1,200 more, and the rear linkage adds components needing greasing and eventual attention. On wide-open ground with long straight runs, two-wheel steering is adequate, and the money is better spent on a wider deck or snow blower. But on a tree-filled estate lot, four-wheel steering pays for itself in time saved every mow, which is why this John Deere X700 Signature Series review recommends it for obstacle-heavy properties.
Two-Wheel Drive vs. Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive
Four-wheel drive, on the X738, X739, and X758, is full-time hydrostatic four-wheel drive, not a part-time system you engage. It powers all four wheels continuously, improving traction on slopes, wet grass, and loose ground, and helping when pushing a snow blade or blower. This John Deere X700 Signature Series review is blunt: if your property is flat and dry, two-wheel drive with the standard differential lock is enough, and four-wheel drive adds roughly $1,600 for capability you may rarely use.
Where four-wheel drive earns its keep, this John Deere X700 Signature Series review stresses for hillside and snow-country buyers, is slopes and winter work. A two-wheel-drive garden tractor can spin on a wet slope or when a snow blade loads up; four-wheel drive keeps it moving and helps it slow down under control. The X739 combines four-wheel drive with four-wheel steering, making it the most capable model, and this John Deere X700 Signature Series review calls it the right pick for steep, tree-filled, snow-belt properties. What four-wheel-drive and four-wheel-steering models need in routine service is worth checking before you buy one.
John Deere X700 Signature Series Mower Decks and Attachments
The deck and attachment system is where the X700 Signature Series stops being just a mower and becomes a year-round property machine. This section of the John Deere X700 Signature Series review covers all three deck sizes, then the baggers, mulch kits, snow equipment, and utility attachments owners actually buy.
48-Inch, 54-Inch and 60-Inch Deck Options
The 48-inch Accel Deep deck suits properties with gates, trees, and tighter turns, and this John Deere X700 Signature Series review recommends it where maneuverability matters more than width. The 54-inch High Capacity deck is the sweet spot for most estate lawns: wide enough to cut mowing time, still manageable around trees, with drive-over AutoConnect. The 60-inch High Capacity deck suits wide, open lawns with long passes and few obstacles, and this John Deere X700 Signature Series review warns plainly that it is a liability on a fenced or tree-filled lot: measure your narrowest gate and tightest turn before paying for width you cannot use.
All three decks share the shaft-drive design and 1-to-4-inch cutting-height range, and the 54- and 60-inch decks share the High Capacity shell that moves clippings out faster for a cleaner cut at speed. Anti-scalp wheels help on uneven ground, and a wash port eases deck cleaning. One practical note from this John Deere X700 Signature Series review: the deck is ordered separately, so confirm whether any quoted price includes it before comparing dealers — a $12,189 tractor-only quote and a $15,389 with-deck quote are the same machine at different stages of the same purchase.
Baggers, Mulching Systems, Snow Blowers and Utility Attachments
Most owners add one of three things first, and this John Deere X700 Signature Series review ranks them by how often they actually get used. A rear bagger collects clippings for a clean finish and fall leaf cleanup. A mulch kit returns clippings to the lawn and skips bagging on lighter cuts. A tow cart turns the tractor into a yard hauler for soil, mulch, and firewood. The front quick-hitch is the winter story: a fast, tool-free change between a 47- or 54-inch snow blower, a front blade, and a rotary broom, which is why this John Deere X700 Signature Series review calls the X700 Signature Series a genuine four-season machine rather than a summer-only mower.
Other options include a cab, suitcase weights, tire chains, a spreader, a sprayer, an aerator, and a dethatcher. When you price attachments, remember this John Deere X700 Signature Series review’s rule: buy the bagger, blade, or blower you will actually use every season, not the full catalog on day one. If your property is bigger than about seven acres, steeply sloped beyond garden-tractor capability, or needs a loader, you have outgrown the X700 Signature Series: the step up is the 1025R compact utility tractor, while the 100 Series review covers the smaller step below. New and used prices across the whole range are compared in the price comparison.
John Deere X700 Signature Series Review: Frequently Asked Questions
These are the questions buyers actually ask before choosing an X700 Signature Series tractor, answered directly from the specs, prices, and comparisons in this John Deere X700 Signature Series review.
What is the John Deere X700 Signature Series?
This John Deere X700 Signature Series review defines it as Deere’s premium garden-tractor line: seven models from the X730 to the X758, all with liquid-cooled gasoline or diesel engines, shaft-driven decks, hydraulic lift, and power steering, built for large estate properties.
How much does a John Deere X700 Signature Series tractor cost?
This John Deere X700 Signature Series review puts starting tractor-only prices at about $12,189 for the X730 up to $15,029 for the X758, plus $2,220 to $3,260 for the deck, so a complete with-deck package typically lands roughly between $14,400 and $18,300 before attachments and taxes.
Which X700 Signature Series model is best for a large lawn?
This John Deere X700 Signature Series review recommends the X730 or X750 for open ground, the X734 or X754 for tree-filled lawns needing four-wheel steering, and the X738, X739, or X758 for slopes and snow work needing four-wheel drive.
Should I buy gasoline or diesel?
This John Deere X700 Signature Series review says gasoline for most suburban owners: simpler fueling and servicing. Diesel suits large properties, heavy snow work, and owners who value torque and fuel economy over a slightly higher purchase price.
What engines do X700 Signature Series tractors use?
This John Deere X700 Signature Series review lists a 25.5-hp Kawasaki FD750D EFI V-twin on the X730, X734, X738, and X739, and a 24-hp Yanmar 3TNM74F three-cylinder diesel on the X750, X754, and X758, all liquid-cooled.
Are X700 Signature Series tractors four-wheel drive?
Some are: this John Deere X700 Signature Series review lists full-time four-wheel drive on the X738, X739, and X758 only. The X730, X734, X750, and X754 are two-wheel drive with a standard differential lock.
What is four-wheel steering, and is it worth it?
This John Deere X700 Signature Series review explains four-wheel steering as rear wheels turning opposite the fronts for a tighter circle and less trimming around trees. It is worth roughly $1,200 on obstacle-heavy properties and unnecessary on wide-open ground.
What size mower decks are available?
This John Deere X700 Signature Series review lists three shaft-driven decks: 48-inch Accel Deep, and 54- and 60-inch High Capacity, with drive-over AutoConnect on the 54- and 60-inch decks.
What is the warranty on an X700 Signature Series tractor?
This John Deere X700 Signature Series review reports a 4-year or 700-hour bumper-to-bumper warranty across the line, whichever comes first, handled through John Deere dealers.
Can an X700 Signature Series tractor handle snow?
Yes, within garden-tractor limits: this John Deere X700 Signature Series review notes the front quick-hitch accepts 47- and 54-inch snow blowers, a front blade, and a rotary broom, with four-wheel-drive models best for steep or long driveways.
What attachments fit the X700 Signature Series?
This John Deere X700 Signature Series review lists rear baggers and collection systems, mulch kits, tow carts, snow blowers, front blades, rotary brooms, cabs, suitcase weights, tire chains, spreaders, and sprayers as the common options.
How much is a used X700 Signature Series tractor worth?
This John Deere X700 Signature Series review cites a 2013 X730 with 1,672 hours listed at $4,950, and frames clean recent examples roughly at $9,000–$13,000, with older high-hour machines roughly at $4,000–$7,000 depending on condition and deck.
Is the X700 Signature Series too big for a small lawn?
Yes, usually: this John Deere X700 Signature Series review says these machines suit multi-acre properties. For lawns under about two acres, a smaller Deere lawn tractor costs far less to buy and run.
