Compare/John Deere 332 vs John Deere LT166

John Deere 332 vs John Deere LT166

Verdict: John Deere 332 vs John Deere LT166

The John Deere 332 and the John Deere LT166 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 LT166 is the lighter machine (395 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 LT166 is the newer design (1998 vs 1987). 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

With 20x10.00-8 rear tires.Reference

Original price

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$3,199 (1997 46 )Reference

Variants

318

air-cooled gasReference

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322

liquid-cooled gasReference

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332

dieselReference

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LT166

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lawn tractorReference

LTR166

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rear-discharge mowerReference

Engine

Displacement

40.2 ciReference

29.3 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

66 x 67 mmReference

68 x 66 mmReference

Power

11.9 kWReference

Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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Compression

22.4:1Reference

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Idle RPM

1400-3425Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

2.8 LReference

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Oil capacity

6.2 LReference

1.5 LReference

Oil change

200 hReference

sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference

Fuel tank

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7.6 LReference

Starter

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electricReference

Sparkplug gap

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1.016 mmReference

Transmission

Sundstrand Series 15 Model 90Reference

Tuff-Torq K51Reference

Type

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Oil type

Hy-GardReference

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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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Front valves

2Reference

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Rear Type

0Reference

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Control

directional controlReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

290 kgReference

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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

pulleyReference

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Mid PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

116 cmReference

117 cmReference

Weight

408 kgReference

395 to 485 poundsReference

Front tire

16x6.50-8Reference

15x6.00-6Reference

Rear tire

23x10.5-12Reference

20x10.00-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

16x6.50-8Reference

15x6.00-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x10.5-12Reference

20x10.00-8Reference

Length

176 cmReference

172 cmReference

Width

109 cmReference

91 cmReference

Height

113 cmReference

103 cmReference

Front tread

81 cmReference

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Rear tread

77/83 cmReference

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Shipping

408 kgReference

179 kgReference

Max front axle

358 kgReference

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Max rear axle

544 kgReference

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John Deere 332 attachments

332 Serial Numbers

1987

420001Reference

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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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Location:

Serial number plate below the 332's dashboard console.Reference

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Final

120000Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

20Reference

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Battery CCA

342Reference

160Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery Group

U1Reference

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Attachment overview

John Deere LT166 attachments

LT166 Serial Number Location

LT166 Serial Numbers

1998

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010001Reference

1999

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045001Reference

2000

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085001Reference

2001

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125001Reference

Speeds

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.