Compare/John Deere 330 vs John Deere LT160

John Deere 330 vs John Deere LT160

Verdict: John Deere 330 vs John Deere LT160

The John Deere 330 and the John Deere LT160 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 LT160 is the lighter machine (180 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 LT160 is the newer design (2002 vs 1986). 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

16 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

liquid-cooled horizontal-shaft inlineReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Engine

Displacement

40.2 ciReference

28 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

66 x 67 mmReference

87 x 77 mmReference

Power (gross)

11.9 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

paper and foamReference

Compression

22.4Reference

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Idle RPM

1300-3450Reference

1650-3350Reference

Oil capacity

6.2 LReference

1.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

2.7 LReference

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Fuel tank

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7.6 LReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Sparkplug gap

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1.016 mmReference

Oil change

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sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference

Transmission

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ThrottleReference

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BrakeReference

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ForwardReference

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ReverseReference

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Parking brakeReference

Transmission

Sundstrand Series 15 Model 90Reference

Tuff Torq K46Reference

Type

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel

17.0 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

4.7 LReference

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Capacity

4.7 LReference

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Valves

1Reference

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Rear Type

0Reference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electricReference

mechanicalReference

Rear PTO Type

2000Reference

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Front PTO

independentReference

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Front PTO Type

3450Reference

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Mid PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

116 cmReference

121 cmReference

Weight

408 kgReference

180 kgReference

Front tire

16x6.50-8Reference

15x6-6Reference

Rear tire

23x10.50-12Reference

20x10-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

16x6.50-8Reference

15x6-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x10.50-12Reference

20x10-8Reference

Length

176 cmReference

172 cmReference

Width

109 cmReference

91 cmReference

Height

113 cmReference

104 cmReference

Front tread

81 cmReference

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Rear tread

77/83 cmReference

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Shipping weight

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180 kgReference

John Deere 330 attachments

330 Serial Numbers

1986

360001Reference

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Location:

Serial number plate on the right side of the John Dere 330, above the brake pedal.Reference

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Final

420000Reference

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Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

flywheel alternatorReference

Charging amps

20Reference

15Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Ground

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negativeReference

Battery CCA

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160Reference

Attachment overview

John Deere LT160 attachments

LT160 Serial Number Location

LT160 Serial Numbers

2002

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010001Reference

2003

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035001Reference

2004

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500001Reference

2005

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530001Reference

Questions

42" Mower deck

Cutting width

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106 cmReference

Overall width

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134 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.