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John Deere D105 vs John Deere X166R

Verdict: John Deere D105 vs John Deere X166R

The John Deere D105 and the John Deere X166R are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. John Deere D105 is the lighter machine (200 kg vs 229 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere D105 holds more fuel (9.1 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere X166R is the newer design (2018 vs 2013). 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 D105 Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere X166R Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
18 hp
18 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Original price
$1,499 (2015 )Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
9.1 LReference
7.6 LReference
Displacement
30.5 ciReference
40 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
91 x 78 mmReference
75 x 73 mmReference
Power (gross)
13.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.102 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.152 mmReference
Oil capacity
1.4 LReference
1.9 LReference
Power
13.4 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
General Transmission RT400Reference
Tuff Torq K46Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil change
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
124 cmReference
122 cmReference
Weight
200 kgReference
229 kgReference
Front tire
15x6-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
20x8-8Reference
18x8.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8-8Reference
18x8.5-8Reference
Length
177 cmReference
252 cmReference
Height
107 cmReference
114 cmReference
Front axle
Cast-ironReference
John Deere D105 attachments
D105 Serial Numbers
Location:
Rear of tractor.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
9Reference
9Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
U1Reference
U1Reference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven mechanical CVTReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Overall width
132 cmReference
110 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
13Reference
Variants
X166
side dischargeReference
X166R
integral rear collectorReference
John Deere X166R attachments

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.

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