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John Deere 322 vs John Deere X166
Verdict: John Deere 322 vs John Deere X166
The John Deere 322 and the John Deere X166 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. John Deere X166 is the lighter machine (240 kg vs 408 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere X166 is the newer design (2018 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
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
18 hp
18 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
liquid-cooled horizontal-shaft inlineReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Variants
318
air-cooled gasReference
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322
liquid-cooled gasReference
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332
dieselReference
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X166
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side dischargeReference
X166R
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integral rear collectorReference
Engine
Displacement
40.2 ciReference
40 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
66 x 64 mmReference
75 x 73 mmReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dry elementReference
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Compression
8.7:1Reference
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Idle RPM
1300-3425Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
2.7 LReference
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Sparkplug
NGK BPR4BSReference
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Sparkplug gap
0.813 mmReference
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Oil capacity
12.3 LReference
1.9 LReference
Oil change
200 hReference
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Fuel tank
—
9.1 LReference
Power
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13.4 kWReference
Starter
—
electricReference
Transmission
1
ThrottleReference
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2
Motion controlReference
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3
BrakesReference
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4
Parking brakeReference
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Transmission
Sundstrand Series 15 Model 90Reference
Tuff Torq K46Reference
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
17.0 LReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
6.2 LReference
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Capacity
6.2 LReference
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Valves
2Reference
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Rear Type
0Reference
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Control
directional controlReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Rear PTO Type
2000Reference
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Front PTO
independentReference
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Front PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Mid PTO
—
independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
116 cmReference
122 cmReference
Weight
408 kgReference
240 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Rear tire
23x10.50-12Reference
22x9.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
22x9.5-12Reference
Length
176 cmReference
199 cmReference
Width
109 cmReference
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Height
113 cmReference
116 cmReference
Flange rear axle
30 mmReference
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Front tread
81 cmReference
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Rear tread
77/83 cmReference
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Shipping
408 kgReference
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Max front axle
358 kgReference
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Max rear axle
544 kgReference
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John Deere 322 attachments
322 Serial Number Location
322 Serial Numbers
1988
475001Reference
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1989
595001Reference
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1990
010001Reference
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1991
100001Reference
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1992
110001Reference
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Final
120000Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
20Reference
9Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
BCI U1Reference
U1Reference
Attachment overview
John Deere X166 attachments
48" Mower deck
Cutting width
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121 cmReference
Overall width
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145 cmReference
Cut height
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2 to 10 cmReference
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.


