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John Deere GT235 vs John Deere X166R

Verdict: John Deere GT235 vs John Deere X166R

The John Deere GT235 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 X166R is the lighter machine (229 kg vs 258 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere GT235 holds more fuel (10.4 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere X166R is the newer design (2018 vs 1999). 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 GT235 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
Hydrostatic transmission using Deere's Twin Touch foot pedals and standard cruise control.Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Variants
GT235E
120 volt electricalReference
X166
side dischargeReference
X166R
integral rear collectorReference
Engine
Fuel tank
10.4 LReference
7.6 LReference
Displacement
34.8 ciReference
40 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
72 x 70 mmReference
75 x 73 mmReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
Air cleaner
foam pre-cleaner and paper elementReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
4.4 LReference
1.9 LReference
Power
13.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K71Reference
Tuff Torq K46Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
Low Viscosity HY-GARDReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
124 cmReference
122 cmReference
Weight
258 kgReference
229 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.5-8Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
23x10.5-12Reference
18x8.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.5-8Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
24x12.0-12Reference
18x8.5-8Reference
Length
182 cmReference
252 cmReference
Width
105 cmReference
Height
110 cmReference
114 cmReference
Shipping weight
258 kgReference
John Deere GT235 attachments
GT235 Serial Numbers
1999
010001Reference
2000
025001Reference
2001
040001Reference
2002
060001Reference
2003
070001Reference
2004
110001Reference
2005
130001Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
9Reference
Battery CCA
500Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
51Reference
U1Reference
Attachment overview
John Deere X166R attachments
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
106 cmReference
Overall width
110 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference

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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