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Toro TimeCutter Max MyRIDE 60 in. (77603) vs John Deere Z315E

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. John Deere Z315E is cheaper at $3499. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Toro TimeCutter Max MyRIDE 60 in. (77603) or John Deere Z315E?

The John Deere Z315E wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The John Deere Z315E is the cheaper at $3499. The John Deere Z315E both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Toro TimeCutter Max MyRIDE 60 in. (77603) John Deere Z315E
US price $5599 $3499
BrandToroJohn Deere
Released
Deck width (in) 60 42
Engine brand Kawasaki FR691V John Deere 40EXi
Engine displacement cc 726 656
Engine hp 23 20
Top speed mph 7 7
Transmission type Dual Hydrostatic HG-ZT2800 Hydro-Gear EZT-C
Deck construction fabricated stamped
Fuel capacity gal 5 3
Cutting height range (in) 1.0 to 5.0 1.25 to 4.5
Weight (lb) 704 554
Warranty years 3 3

Sources — Toro TimeCutter Max MyRIDE 60 in. (77603): toro.com (verified 2026-07-11). John Deere Z315E: deere.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the Toro TimeCutter Max MyRIDE 60 in. (77603) and John Deere Z315E?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (9 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Deck width (in): Toro TimeCutter Max MyRIDE 60 in. (77603) 60 vs John Deere Z315E 42
  • Engine brand: Toro TimeCutter Max MyRIDE 60 in. (77603) Kawasaki FR691V vs John Deere Z315E John Deere 40EXi
  • Engine displacement cc: Toro TimeCutter Max MyRIDE 60 in. (77603) 726 vs John Deere Z315E 656
  • Engine hp: Toro TimeCutter Max MyRIDE 60 in. (77603) 23 vs John Deere Z315E 20
  • Transmission type: Toro TimeCutter Max MyRIDE 60 in. (77603) Dual Hydrostatic HG-ZT2800 vs John Deere Z315E Hydro-Gear EZT-C
  • Deck construction: Toro TimeCutter Max MyRIDE 60 in. (77603) fabricated vs John Deere Z315E stamped
  • Fuel capacity gal: Toro TimeCutter Max MyRIDE 60 in. (77603) 5 vs John Deere Z315E 3
  • Cutting height range (in): Toro TimeCutter Max MyRIDE 60 in. (77603) 1.0 to 5.0 vs John Deere Z315E 1.25 to 4.5
  • Weight (lb): Toro TimeCutter Max MyRIDE 60 in. (77603) 704 vs John Deere Z315E 554

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