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John Deere 260 vs John Deere X155R

Verdict: John Deere 260 vs John Deere X155R

The John Deere 260 and the John Deere X155R are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 17 hp. John Deere X155R is the lighter machine (208 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 260 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere X155R is the newer design (2011 vs 1988). 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 260 Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere X155R Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
17 hp
17 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooledReference
Steering
manual enclosed recirculating ballReference
manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
7.6 LReference
Displacement
32.6 ciReference
40 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
89 x 86 mmReference
75 x 73 mmReference
Power (gross)
12.7 kWReference
12.5 kWReference
Compression
8.3:1Reference
Rated RPM
3350Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
3.2 LReference
1.9 LReference
Oil change
50 hReference
Air cleaner
paper and foamReference
Starter
electricReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
Point gap
0.254 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.127 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.127 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq E0905Reference
Tuff Torq T40Reference
Gears
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil type
90W gear lubeReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
belt-driven gearReference
hydrostaticReference
Mid PTO
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Front PTO
independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
121 cmReference
Weight
56 kgReference
208 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
23x10.50-12Reference
18x8.5-8Reference
Ag rear
23x10.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
18x8.5-8Reference
Length
181 cmReference
251 cmReference
Width
105 cmReference
111 cmReference
Height
110 cmReference
111 cmReference
Shipping weight
274 kgReference
John Deere 260 attachments
260 Serial Number Location
260 Serial Numbers
1988
475001Reference
1989
595001Reference
1990
010001Reference
1991
100001Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
regulated circuitReference
Charging amps
15Reference
9Reference
Battery CCA
342Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
U1Reference
BCI U1Reference
Attachment overview
46" Mower deck
Cutting width
116 cmReference
106 cmReference
Overall width
144 cmReference
131 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
John Deere X155R 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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