Compare/John Deere 330 vs John Deere LTR166

John Deere 330 vs John Deere LTR166

Verdict: John Deere 330 vs John Deere LTR166

The John Deere 330 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 408 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere LTR166 is the newer design (1999 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

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Best match

Clear

John Deere

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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-shaft V-TwinReference

Engine

Displacement

40.2 ciReference

29.3 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

66 x 67 mmReference

68 x 66 mmReference

Power (gross)

11.9 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

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Compression

22.4Reference

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Idle RPM

1300-3450Reference

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Oil capacity

6.2 LReference

2.0 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

Sundstrand Series 15 Model 90Reference

Tuff Torq K51AReference

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

manualReference

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

—

independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

116 cmReference

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Weight

408 kgReference

273 kgReference

Front tire

16x6.50-8Reference

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Rear tire

23x10.50-12Reference

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Lawn/turf front

16x6.50-8Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

23x10.50-12Reference

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Length

176 cmReference

237 cmReference

Width

109 cmReference

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Height

113 cmReference

103 cmReference

Front tread

81 cmReference

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Rear tread

77/83 cmReference

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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

Serial number decal on the left side of the console pedestal, under the hood.Reference

Final

420000Reference

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Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

20Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Ground

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negativeReference

Attachment overview

Variants

LT166

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lawn tractorReference

LTR166

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rear-discharge mowerReference

John Deere LTR166 attachments

LTR166 Serial Numbers

1999

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010001Reference

2000

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020001Reference

2001

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030001Reference

42" Mower deck

Cutting width

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106 cmReference

Cut height

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1 to 8 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.