John Deere F915 vs John Deere LX188
Verdict: John Deere F915 vs John Deere LX188
The John Deere F915 and the John Deere LX188 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 17 hp. John Deere LX188 is the lighter machine (267 kg vs 426 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere F915 holds more fuel (20.8 L vs 9.1 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere LX188 is the newer design (1992 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.
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.