John Deere 300 vs John Deere LTR166
Verdict: John Deere 300 vs John Deere LTR166
The John Deere 300 and the John Deere LTR166 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. John Deere LTR166 is the lighter machine (273 kg vs 317 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 300 holds more fuel (17.0 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere LTR166 is the newer design (1999 vs 1975). 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.


