A straight, spec-by-spec look for lawn buyers across Ohio and Indiana. The numbers are only half the decision.
The Customer looking at this comparison usually owns a larger residential lot, maybe two to four acres, and wants a mower that handles it comfortably year after year without becoming a maintenance headache. They are weighing whether the name on the hood is worth the price difference, and that is a fair question to ask. The T4400 does edge out the X380 by one horsepower, and we will not pretend otherwise. But once you get past that single number, the X380 pulls ahead in ways that matter on a real lawn over a long season.
The K58 transaxle paired with Twin Touch pedals gives you more intuitive directional control than a single foot pedal setup, and the wider 22x11-10 rear tires put more rubber on the ground for better traction on slopes and soft turf. The no-tools oil drain makes routine maintenance something a Customer actually does on schedule rather than puts off. And the Accel Deep deck is purpose-built to move grass volume efficiently at that 54-inch width, not just match the measurement.
Then there is the four-year bumper-to-bumper warranty versus three years on the Craftsman, plus the fact that genuine John Deere parts and certified service technicians are available at Koenig stores across Indiana and Ohio. When something needs attention mid-season, that proximity matters. Come talk with our team and we can walk the specs against your specific property.
| Specification | John Deere X380-54A | CRAFTSMAN T4400 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 23 hp 17.2 kW | 24 hp 17.9 kW |
| Oil change | No-tools oil drain with replaceable filter | |
| Engine manufacturer/model | FR691V | Kawasaki FR730V |
| Transaxle type | K58 hydrostatic integrated with transaxle | Tuff Torq® K62 hydrostatic |
| Transaxle control | Twin Touch™ pedals | Foot pedal |
| Rear tires | 22x11-10 | 22x9.5-12 |
| Lift system type | Foot pedal with adjustable spring assist | Lever |
| Cutting width | Accel Deep™ mower deck, 54 in. 137 cm | 54 in. 137 cm |
| U.S. warranty | 4 year/300 hour bumper-to-bumper* (*Term limited to years or hours used, whichever comes first, and varies by model. See the LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW JOHN DEERE TURF AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT at JohnDeere.com or JohnDeere.ca/TUWarranty for details.) | 3-year limited |
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