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John Deere 160 vs John Deere GX85

Verdict: John Deere 160 vs John Deere GX85

The John Deere 160 and the John Deere GX85 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 13 hp. John Deere GX85 is the lighter machine (155 kg vs 213 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 160 holds more fuel (8.3 L vs 4.7 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere GX85 is the newer design (1997 vs 1986). 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 160 Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere GX85 Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
13 hp
13 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Image courtesy of Derek WoodwardReference
Original price
$2,049 (2003 )Reference
Steering
manualReference
Variants
160
gearReference
165
hydrostaticReference
GX85
gear driveReference
SX85
variator driveReference
Engine
Fuel tank
8.3 LReference
4.7 LReference
Displacement
28.1 ciReference
28.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
89 x 74 mmReference
87 x 78 mmReference
Power (gross)
9.3 kWReference
9.7 kWReference
Rated RPM
3350Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.0 LReference
1.6 LReference
Air cleaner
dry elementReference
Starter
electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 801-038AReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
mechanicalReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
113 cmReference
106 cmReference
Weight
213 kgReference
155 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Rear tire
18x8.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x8.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Length
165 cmReference
154 cmReference
Width
99 cmReference
66 cmReference
Height
99 cmReference
John Deere 160 attachments
160 Serial Number Location
160 Serial Numbers
1986
M00160T360001Reference
1987
M00160T420001Reference
1988
M00160T475001Reference
Final
M00160T595000Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
13Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
160Reference
Attachment overview
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
gearReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
76 cmReference
Overall width
126 cmReference
106 cmReference
John Deere GX85 attachments
GX85 Serial Numbers
1997
085001Reference
1998
095001Reference
1999
110001Reference
2000
120001Reference
2001
130001Reference
2002
140001Reference
2003
145001Reference
30" Mower deck
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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