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John Deere F510 vs John Deere LX172

Verdict: John Deere F510 vs John Deere LX172

The John Deere F510 and the John Deere LX172 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 14 hp. John Deere LX172 is the lighter machine (238 kg vs 505 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere F510 holds more fuel (10.4 L vs 9.5 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere LX172 is the newer design (1991 vs 1990). 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 F510 Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere LX172 Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
14 hp
14 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Image courtesy of Christopher SmithReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Original price
$3,350 (1996 )Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
10.4 LReference
9.5 LReference
Displacement
25.8 ciReference
25.8 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
89 x 68 mmReference
89 x 68 mmReference
Power
10.4 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dry with foam pre-cleanerReference
Idle RPM
1450-3250Reference
1550-3350Reference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
2.4 LReference
1.0 LReference
Sparkplug
Champion RN11YCReference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
Power (gross)
10.4 kWReference
Transmission
1
ClutchReference
2
ThrottleReference
3
BrakeReference
4
Parking brakeReference
5
Gear shiftReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
Peerless 801Reference
Oil change
fill as neededReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Front PTO
independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
88 cmReference
116 cmReference
Weight
313 kgReference
238 kgReference
Front tire
18x6.50-8Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
13x6.50-6Reference
20x10.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
18x6.50-8Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
13x6.50-6Reference
20x10.00-8Reference
Length
213 cmReference
167 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
106 cmReference
Height (hood)
57 cmReference
Ground clearance
8 cmReference
Width
126 cmReference
Height
102 cmReference
John Deere F510 attachments
F510 Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number decal on the left side of the F510, ahead of the rear tire.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
flywheel alternatorReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
13Reference
Battery CCA
255Reference
Attachment overview
38" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
96 cmReference
Overall width
134 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 8 cmReference
Variants
LX172
five-speed transmissionReference
LX176
hydrostatic transmissionReference
John Deere LX172 attachments
LX172 Serial Number Location
LX172 Serial Numbers
1991
10001Reference
1992
40001Reference
1993
70001Reference
1994
90001Reference
1995
110001Reference
1996
130001Reference
1997
160001Reference

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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