John Deere 175 vs John Deere LX172
Verdict: John Deere 175 vs John Deere LX172
The John Deere 175 and the John Deere LX172 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 LX172 is the lighter machine (238 kg vs 274 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere LX172 holds more fuel (9.5 L vs 8.3 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere LX172 is the newer design (1991 vs 1987). 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.