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John Deere 330 vs John Deere SST16
Verdict: John Deere 330 vs John Deere SST16
The John Deere 330 and the John Deere SST16 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 SST16 is the lighter machine (290 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 SST16 is the newer design (2000 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
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
16 hp
16 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
Tuff TorqReference
liquid-cooled horizontal-shaft inlineReference
air-cooled V-TwinReference
Steering
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hydraulic powerReference
Engine
Displacement
40.2 ciReference
29.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
66 x 67 mmReference
68 x 66 mmReference
Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
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
6.4 LReference
Coolant capacity
2.7 LReference
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Fuel tank
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9.5 LReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Sparkplug gap
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0.762 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Sundstrand Series 15 Model 90Reference
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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
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
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Rear PTO Type
2000Reference
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Front PTO
independentReference
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Front PTO Type
3450Reference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
116 cmReference
125 cmReference
Weight
408 kgReference
290 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
13x5.0-16Reference
Rear tire
23x10.50-12Reference
20x10-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
13x5.0-16Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
20x10-8Reference
Length
176 cmReference
190 cmReference
Width
109 cmReference
113 cmReference
Height
113 cmReference
104 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
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Final
420000Reference
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Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
20Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Ground
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negativeReference
Battery CCA
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160Reference
Attachment overview
John Deere SST16 attachments
SST16 Serial Numbers
2001
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010001Reference
2002
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040001Reference
2003
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050001Reference
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.