Compare/John Deere 425 vs John Deere X167

John Deere 425 vs John Deere X167

Verdict: John Deere 425 vs John Deere X167

The John Deere 425 and the John Deere X167 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 20 hp. John Deere X167 is the lighter machine (228 kg vs 805 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 425 holds more fuel (24.6 L vs 9.1 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere X167 is the newer design (2021 vs 1992). 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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John Deere

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

20 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Early versions of the engine used plastic cam gears. Steel cams were used beginning with engine serial number 149283.Reference

air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

four-wheel steering optionalReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

24.6 LReference

9.1 LReference

Displacement

37.7 ciReference

44.2 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

76 x 68 mmReference

79 x 73 mmReference

Power

14.9 kWReference

15.0 kWReference

Fuel system

carburetorReference

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Air cleaner

paper element with pre-cleanderReference

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Compression

9:1Reference

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Rated RPM

3550Reference

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Idle RPM

1450-3550Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

0.8 kWReference

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Coolant capacity

2.8 LReference

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Sparkplug gap

0.762 mmReference

Oil capacity

1.5 LReference

2.6 LReference

Oil change

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sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference

Transmission

ThrottleReference

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BrakeReference

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ForwardReference

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ReverseReference

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Cruise controlReference

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Parking brakeReference

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Differential lockReference

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Transmission

Tuff Torq K91Reference

Tuff Torq K46Reference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

2WS Oil capacity

6.6 LReference

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AWS Oil capacity

5.7 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Type

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Pressure

69.0 barReference

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Mid valves

2Reference

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Pump flow

17.6 lpmReference

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Rear Type

0Reference

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Rear lift

294 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electro-hydraulicReference

electricReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

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Mid PTO

independentReference

Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

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Dimensions

2WS Wheelbase

128 cmReference

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AWS Wheelbase

125 cmReference

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Weight

805 to 900 poundsReference

228 kgReference

Front tire

16x7.50-8Reference

16x6.5-8Reference

Rear tire

23x10.50-12Reference

22x9.5-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

16x7.50-8Reference

16x6.5-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x10.50-12Reference

22x9.5-12Reference

Length

190 cmReference

192 cmReference

Width

119 cmReference

131 cmReference

Height

116 cmReference

114 cmReference

Height (cab)

187 cmReference

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2WS Weight

365 kgReference

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AWS Weight

408 kgReference

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John Deere 425 attachments

425 Serial Number Location

425 Serial Numbers

1993

010001Reference

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1994

020001Reference

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1995

030001Reference

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1996

040001Reference

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1997

050001Reference

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1998

060001Reference

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1999

070001Reference

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2000

080001Reference

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2001

090001Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

20Reference

9Reference

Battery CCA

340Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery Group

U1Reference

Attachment overview

John Deere X167 attachments

48" Mower deck

Cutting width

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121 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.