Compare/John Deere 332 vs John Deere LT170

John Deere 332 vs John Deere LT170

Verdict: John Deere 332 vs John Deere LT170

The John Deere 332 and the John Deere LT170 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 LT170 is the lighter machine (218 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 LT170 is the newer design (2002 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

air-cooled V-TwinReference

Variants

318

air-cooled gasReference

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322

liquid-cooled gasReference

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332

dieselReference

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Engine

Displacement

40.2 ciReference

29.3 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

66 x 67 mmReference

68 x 66 mmReference

Power

11.9 kWReference

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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

Power (gross)

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11.9 kWReference

Sparkplug gap

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0.762 mmReference

Transmission

Sundstrand Series 15 Model 90Reference

Tuff Torq K46Reference

Type

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

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

mechanicalReference

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

—

independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

116 cmReference

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Weight

408 kgReference

218 kgReference

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

121 cmReference

Height

113 cmReference

104 cmReference

Front tread

81 cmReference

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Rear tread

77/83 cmReference

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Shipping

408 kgReference

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Max front axle

358 kgReference

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Max rear axle

544 kgReference

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Shipping weight

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218 kgReference

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 LT170 attachments

LT170 Serial Numbers

2002

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010001Reference

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.