John Deere 170 vs John Deere LX176
Verdict: John Deere 170 vs John Deere LX176
The John Deere 170 and the John Deere LX176 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 14 hp. John Deere LX176 is the lighter machine (242 kg vs 258 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere LX176 holds more fuel (9.5 L vs 8.3 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere LX176 is the newer design (1991 vs 1989). 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.