John Deere 317 vs John Deere LX186
Verdict: John Deere 317 vs John Deere LX186
The John Deere 317 and the John Deere LX186 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 LX186 is the lighter machine (267 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 317 holds more fuel (17.0 L vs 9.5 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere LX186 is the newer design (1991 vs 1979). 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.