John Deere 1550 vs John Deere E170
Verdict: John Deere 1550 vs John Deere E170
The John Deere 1550 and the John Deere E170 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 25 hp. John Deere E170 is the lighter machine (232 kg vs 1,675 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 1550 holds more fuel (60.6 L vs 9.1 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere E170 is the newer design (2018 vs 2015). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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.