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John Deere GT262 vs John Deere X147R

Verdict: John Deere GT262 vs John Deere X147R

The John Deere GT262 and the John Deere X147R 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 GT262 is the lighter machine (222 kg vs 239 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere GT262 holds more fuel (10.4 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere X147R is the newer design (2021 vs 1992). 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 GT262 Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere X147R Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
17 hp
17 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Engine
Fuel tank
10.4 LReference
7.6 LReference
Displacement
32.6 ciReference
40 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
89 x 86 mmReference
75 x 73 mmReference
Power
12.7 kWReference
12.6 kWReference
Fuel system
carburetorReference
Air cleaner
paper and foamReference
Compression
8.3:1Reference
Idle RPM
1400-3350Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
3.2 LReference
2.6 LReference
Oil change
100 hReference
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
Starter
electricReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq E0905Reference
Tuff Torq K46EEReference
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
121 cmReference
Weight
222 kgReference
239 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
15x6-6Reference
Rear tire
23x10.50-12Reference
18x18.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
15x6-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
18x18.5-8Reference
Length
175 cmReference
242 cmReference
Width
99 cmReference
96 cmReference
Height
109 cmReference
102 cmReference
Front tread
73 cmReference
Rear tread
72/78 cmReference
John Deere GT262 attachments
GT262 Serial Numbers
1992
010001Reference
1993
025001Reference
1994
035001Reference
1995
045001Reference
1996
055001Reference
1997
070001Reference
1998
090001Reference
Location:
Serial number decal on the rear of the GT262, above the drawbar.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
9Reference
Battery CCA
295Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
U1Reference
U1Reference
Attachment overview
John Deere X147R attachments
36" Mower deck
Cutting width
91 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 8 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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