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John Deere 170 vs John Deere X126

Verdict: John Deere 170 vs John Deere X126

The John Deere 170 and the John Deere X126 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 X126 is the lighter machine (210 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 X126 holds more fuel (9.1 L vs 8.3 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere X126 is the newer design (2018 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.

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Fit & specs
John Deere 170 Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere X126 Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
14 hp
14 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Image courtesy of Douglas WardenskiReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Variants
170
gear driveReference
175
hydro driveReference
Engine
Fuel tank
8.3 LReference
9.1 LReference
Displacement
25.8 ciReference
30.5 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
89 x 68 mmReference
90 x 78 mmReference
Power
10.4 kWReference
10.7 kWReference
Air cleaner
dry with foam pre-cleanerReference
Rated RPM
3350Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.0 LReference
1.4 LReference
Starter
electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 840AReference
Tuff Torq TLT200Reference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
113 cmReference
122 cmReference
Weight
258 kgReference
210 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
187 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
99 cmReference
Shipping weight
258 kgReference
Front tread
72 to 71 cmReference
Rear tread
66 cmReference
Height
104 cmReference
John Deere 170 attachments
170 Serial Number Location
170 Serial Numbers
1989
M00170X595001Reference
1990
M00170X010001Reference
1989-final
M00170X750000Reference
Final
M00170X100000Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
13Reference
9Reference
Battery CCA
255Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
U1Reference
Attachment overview
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
106 cmReference
Overall width
126 cmReference
132 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
John Deere X126 attachments
42" Mower deck

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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