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John Deere 325 vs John Deere X166

Verdict: John Deere 325 vs John Deere X166

The John Deere 325 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 291 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 325 holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 9.1 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere X166 is the newer design (2018 vs 1995). 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 325 Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere X166 Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
18 hp
18 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
The V-Twin Kawasaki FH531V was first used in 1999 (serial number 070001) on the John Deere 325.Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Engine
Fuel tank
13.2 LReference
9.1 LReference
Displacement
30.1 ciReference
40 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
68 x 68 mmReference
75 x 73 mmReference
Power
12.7 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Fuel system
carburetorReference
Air cleaner
paper with foam precleanerReference
Compression
8.3:1Reference
Idle RPM
1400-3350Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
4.4 LReference
1.9 LReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.711 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K71AReference
Tuff Torq K46Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
121 cmReference
122 cmReference
Weight
291 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
239 cmReference
199 cmReference
Width
99 cmReference
Height
110 cmReference
116 cmReference
Shipping weight
291 kgReference
Front tread
80 cmReference
Rear tread
72/78 cmReference
John Deere 325 attachments
325 Serial Number Location
325 Serial Numbers
1995
10001Reference
1996
020001Reference
1997
040001Reference
1998
055001Reference
1999
070001Reference
2000
085001Reference
2001
095001Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
13Reference
9Reference
Battery CCA
500Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
45Reference
U1Reference
Attachment overview
Variants
X166
side dischargeReference
X166R
integral rear collectorReference
John Deere X166 attachments
48" Mower deck
Cutting width
121 cmReference
Overall width
145 cmReference
Cut height
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.

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