Stiga 7121 HWSY vs John Deere X147R
A metric, sourced head-to-head. Each row marks the objectively better figure; blanks are specs neither maker publishes, never guesses. Price shows in GBP where sourced.
Quick verdict
Stiga 7121 HWSY leads on 2 of the 2 directly comparable specs. That's a spec-sheet tally, not a scored review — the right pick still depends on what matters for your garden (see each model's strengths below).
Stiga 7121 HWSY
- very large lawns (manufacturer rates up to ~8,500 m²)
- fast mowing with a 121 cm triple-blade deck
- side-discharge and mulching for long or thick grass
John Deere X147R
- premium-brand rear collection (300 L hopper)
- a compact 92 cm deck that fits through a standard garden gate
- buyers who value John Deere dealer support and resale value
Specification by specification
| Spec | Stiga 7121 HWSY | John Deere X147R |
|---|---|---|
| Working area | 8500 m² | Not specified |
| Cutting width | 121 cm best | 92 cm |
| Engine size | 688 cc best | 656 cc |
| Grass box | Not specified | 300 L |
| Cutting height | Not specified | 25–100 mm |
| Price | £4,999 | £4,745 – £5,149 |
Sources
- Just Lawnmowers — Stiga Tornado 7121 HWSY (side-discharge lawn tractor)
- LECTURA Specs — Stiga Tornado 7121 HWSY
- S.T. Bishop (UK STIGA dealer) — Tornado 9121 W (rebadged 7121 HWSY) pricing
- John Deere — X147R (official 100 Series page)
- Ripon Groundcare (UK dealer) — John Deere X147R
- Ben Burgess (UK John Deere dealer) — X147R Ride On Mower pricing