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John Deere 160 vs John Deere X125

Verdict: John Deere 160 vs John Deere X125

The John Deere 160 and the John Deere X125 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 X125 is the lighter machine (204 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 X125 holds more fuel (14.8 L vs 8.3 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere X125 is the newer design (2011 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 X125 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
air-cooledReference
Steering
manualReference
Variants
160
gearReference
165
hydrostaticReference
Engine
Fuel tank
8.3 LReference
14.8 LReference
Displacement
28.1 ciReference
30.6 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
89 x 74 mmReference
91 x 78 mmReference
Power (gross)
9.3 kWReference
10.0 kWReference
Rated RPM
3350Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.0 LReference
1.4 LReference
Air cleaner
paper and foamReference
Starter
electricReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
Point gap
0.305 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.102 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.152 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 801-038AReference
Tuff Torq T40Reference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Front PTO
independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
113 cmReference
Weight
213 kgReference
204 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
18x8.50-8Reference
20x8.0-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x8.50-8Reference
20x8.0-8Reference
Length
165 cmReference
174 cmReference
Width
99 cmReference
131 cmReference
Height
107 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
regulated circuitReference
Charging amps
13Reference
9Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
BCI U1Reference
Attachment overview
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
106 cmReference
Overall width
126 cmReference
131 cmReference
John Deere X125 attachments
42" 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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