To save you a step, we took an in-depth look at the John Deere 1 Series and the Mahindra eMax series. At face value, they look pretty similar--both have a diesel engine, 4WD, power steering, and hydrostatic transmission. But what stood out? When you get to work, you'll truly notice the difference btween these two small tractors. Let's see how the John Deere small tractors outrank the competition.