The new electric Deere features a 54-inch mowing deck, offering a higher cutting capacity than the previous Z370R (which featured a 42-inch deck).

Zero-turn lawn mowers–also known as zero-turn-radius or “ZTR” mowers–have exploded in popularity, and it’s easy to see why.

At CES2025, the impressively built-out John Deere exhibit was all about automation. Autonomous job sites, autonomous farms … but it was this new, battery electric, autonomous lawn mowing robot ...

It comes equipped with a 21.5 horsepower iTorque engine, a 42-inch Accel Deep mowing deck, and two-wheel power steering. Everything about this mower seems to make yard work more enjoyable.

John Deere is a giant of professional agricultural equipment, but the brand makes some lawn-sized riding mowers as well. Here are some of the best of them.

We've tested and reviewed products since 1936. Read CR's review of the John Deere Z375R-54 lawn mower & tractor to find out if it's worth it.