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John Deere 116 vs John Deere LT170

Verdict: John Deere 116 vs John Deere LT170

The John Deere 116 and the John Deere LT170 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. John Deere LT170 is the lighter machine (218 kg vs 219 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 116 holds more fuel (9.5 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere LT170 is the newer design (2002 vs 1981). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs
John Deere 116 Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere LT170 Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
16 hp
16 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Peerless gear transmission operated with gear selector and clutch pedal. Clutch must be used to change gears but tractor does not need to be stopped to change forward gears. Tractor should be stopped before changing forward/reverse direction.Reference
air-cooled V-TwinReference
Engine
Fuel tank
9.5 LReference
7.6 LReference
Displacement
40 ciReference
29.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 55 mmReference
68 x 66 mmReference
Power
11.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Autolite 308Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
1.2 LReference
1.5 LReference
Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
Transmission
Type
belt-driven gearReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
Tuff Torq K46Reference
Oil change
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
mechanicalReference
Mid PTO
independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
113 cmReference
Weight
219 kgReference
218 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
18x8.50-8Reference
20x10.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10.00-8Reference
20x10.00-8Reference
Length
161 cmReference
172 cmReference
Height
102 cmReference
104 cmReference
Width
121 cmReference
Shipping weight
218 kgReference
John Deere 116 attachments
116 Serial Numbers
1982
C116L190001 (38-inch deck)Reference
1983
M00116B227001 (46-inch deck)Reference
1984
M00116B295001 (46-inch deck)Reference
1985
M00116B323001 (46-inch deck)Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
5Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
160Reference
Attachment overview
John Deere LT170 attachments
LT170 Serial Numbers
2002
010001Reference
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
106 cmReference
Overall width
134 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.

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