John Deere
John Deere Z315E
$3499Cheaper
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John Deere Z315E vs Gravely ZT XL 52"
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. John Deere Z315E is cheaper at $3499. Every spec and price links to its source.
Gravely
Gravely ZT XL 52"
$5699
Which is better: the John Deere Z315E or Gravely ZT XL 52"?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The John Deere Z315E is the cheaper at $3499.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | John Deere Z315E | Gravely ZT XL 52" |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $3499 | $5699 |
| Brand | John Deere | Gravely |
| Released | — | — |
| Deck width (in) | 42 | 52 |
| Engine brand | John Deere 40EXi | Kawasaki FR691V |
| Engine displacement cc | 656 | 726 |
| Engine hp | 20 | 23 |
| Top speed mph | 7 | 7 |
| Transmission type | Hydro-Gear EZT-C | Hydro-Gear ZT-2800 |
| Deck construction | stamped | fabricated |
| Fuel capacity gal | 3 | 3.5 |
| Cutting height range (in) | 1.25 to 4.5 | 1.5 to 4.5 |
| Weight (lb) | 554 | — |
| Warranty years | 3 | 4 |
Sources — John Deere Z315E: deere.com (verified 2026-07-11). Gravely ZT XL 52": gravely.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the John Deere Z315E and Gravely ZT XL 52"?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (9 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.
- Deck width (in): John Deere Z315E 42 vs Gravely ZT XL 52" 52
- Engine brand: John Deere Z315E John Deere 40EXi vs Gravely ZT XL 52" Kawasaki FR691V
- Engine displacement cc: John Deere Z315E 656 vs Gravely ZT XL 52" 726
- Engine hp: John Deere Z315E 20 vs Gravely ZT XL 52" 23
- Transmission type: John Deere Z315E Hydro-Gear EZT-C vs Gravely ZT XL 52" Hydro-Gear ZT-2800
- Deck construction: John Deere Z315E stamped vs Gravely ZT XL 52" fabricated
- Fuel capacity gal: John Deere Z315E 3 vs Gravely ZT XL 52" 3.5
- Cutting height range (in): John Deere Z315E 1.25 to 4.5 vs Gravely ZT XL 52" 1.5 to 4.5
- Warranty years: John Deere Z315E 3 vs Gravely ZT XL 52" 4