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John Deere E160 vs John Deere S180
Verdict: John Deere E160 vs John Deere S180
The John Deere E160 and the John Deere S180 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 24 hp. John Deere E160 is the lighter machine (223 kg vs 240 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere S180 is the newer design (2021 vs 2018). 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
24 hp
24 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Hydrostatic transmission with cruise control.Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Engine
Fuel tank
9.1 LReference
9.1 LReference
Displacement
44.18 ciReference
44.2 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
79 x 73 mmReference
79 x 73 mmReference
Power (gross)
17.9 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
2.6 LReference
1.9 LReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Power
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17.9 kWReference
Air cleaner
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dryReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq TL200Reference
Tuff Torq K46Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
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Oil change
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
124 cmReference
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Weight
223 kgReference
240 kgReference
Front tire
15x6-6Reference
15x6.5-8Reference
Rear tire
20x10-8Reference
22x9.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6-6Reference
15x6.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10-8Reference
22x9.5-12Reference
Length
176 cmReference
194 cmReference
Height
115 cmReference
118 cmReference
Shipping weight
223 kgReference
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Front axle
Cast-ironReference
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John Deere E160 attachments
E160 Serial Number Location
E160 Serial Numbers
2018
J01001Reference
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2019
K100001Reference
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2020
L200001Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
16Reference
14Reference
Battery CCA
300Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
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U1Reference
Attachment overview
48" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
121 cmReference
137 cmReference
Overall width
154 cmReference
170 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
13Reference
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John Deere S180 attachments
S180 Serial Numbers
Location:
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Serial number decal above the left rear tire, below the fender deck.Reference
54" Mower deck
Capacities
Tow capacity
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240 kgReference
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.