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John Deere GT225 vs John Deere LX255
Verdict: John Deere GT225 vs John Deere LX255
The John Deere GT225 and the John Deere LX255 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 15 hp. John Deere LX255 is the lighter machine (219 kg vs 252 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere LX255 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 10.4 L) for longer stints between fills. 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
15 hp
15 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Hydrostatic transmission using Deere's Twin Touch foot pedals and standard cruise control.Reference
air-cooledReference
Steering
manual sector and pinionReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
10.4 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
28 ciReference
26 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 77 mmReference
90 x 67 mmReference
Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
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Air cleaner
foam pre-cleaner and paper elementReference
paper with foam pre-cleanerReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
1.016 mmReference
1.016 mmReference
Oil capacity
4.4 LReference
1.8 LReference
Power
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11.2 kWReference
Compression
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8.5:1Reference
Torque
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34.3 NmReference
Torque RPM
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2400Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K71Reference
Tuff Torq K62Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
Low Viscosity HY-GARDReference
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Oil change
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fill as neededReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Front PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Dimensions
Weight
252 kgReference
219 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.5-8Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
23x10.5-12Reference
20x10.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.5-8Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.5-12Reference
20x10.00-8Reference
Length
182 cmReference
176 cmReference
Width
105 cmReference
93 cmReference
Height
110 cmReference
110 cmReference
Shipping weight
252 kgReference
219 kgReference
Wheelbase
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120 cmReference
John Deere GT225 attachments
GT225 Serial Numbers
1999
010001Reference
010001Reference
2000
025001Reference
020001Reference
2001
040001Reference
040001Reference
2002
060001Reference
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2003
070001Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
13Reference
Battery CCA
500Reference
500Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
51Reference
51Reference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
106 cmReference
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Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
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John Deere LX255 attachments
LX255 Serial Number Location
LX255 Serial Numbers
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.