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Z320M vs TimeCutter MAX

Z320M vs TimeCutter MAX compared side by side: specs, ratings, price and owner feedback from our independent reviews.

Z320M vs TimeCutter MAX
John Deere Z320M Toro TimeCutter MAX
Our rating 3.9 4.0
Performance 4.0 4.0
Build quality 4.0 4.0
Reliability 4.0 4.0
Value for money 4.0 4.0
Comfort & ergonomics 4.0 4.0
Features 3.5 4.0
Price $3,699 $4,299
Specifications
Power type Gasoline Gasoline
Horsepower 21.5 HP —
Engine Kawasaki FR651V V-twin OHV, air-cooled Kawasaki FR691V V-twin 23 hp gross (most); Kohler KT735 24 hp (60-in. MyRIDE)
Displacement Not published by Deere 725 to 726 cc V-twin
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline
Transmission Hydro-Gear EZT hydrostatic, twin lever control Dual hydrostatic, Hydro-Gear EZT2200 / ZT2800
Drive Zero-turn, dual hydrostatic Zero-turn, rear-wheel drive, lever steering
Deck size 42 in 50, 54 and 60 in.
Deck construction Accel Deep, 12-gauge steel (0.105 in), side discharge IronForged fabricated 10-gauge steel, cast-aluminum spindle housings
Cutting height 1.25 to 4.5 in 1.0 to 5.0 in., foot-operated drop pin
Blades Side-discharge blades; MulchControl kit optional 3 blades
Discharge Side discharge; mulching and bagging with optional kits Side discharge
Top speed 7 mph forward, 3.5 mph reverse 7.0 mph forward
Turning radius Zero —
Front tires 11x6.0-5 casters 12x6 (50 and 54-in.), 13x6.5 (60-in.)
Rear tires 18x8.0-8 20x11
Weight 561 lb (no fuel) 653 to 702 lb
Dimensions 42-in. deck; weight 561 lb —
Fuel capacity 3.0 US gal (11.3 L) 5 US gal
Recommended property size Up to about 2 acres Not stated by Toro for MAX (non-MAX 50 and 60-in. are rated up to 4 acres)
Battery 12V, 300 CCA —
Deck lift Foot pedal —
Fuel tank Translucent —
Seat 20 in high back, spring suspension 19 in. high-back
Rear hitch Standard —
Suspension — MyRIDE on select models
Blade tip speed — 18,500 ft/min (60-in.)
Frame — Tubular steel
Verdict The Z320M adds a 21.5 hp V-twin, 20-in. high-back seat and standard hitch to the 42-in. Z300 platform for a small price step.
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The TimeCutter MAX gives you a wider deck, bigger tank and larger tires than the standard TimeCutter at a modest price increase, which makes it the better value for two…
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