John Deere GX355 vs John Deere X166
Verdict: John Deere GX355 vs John Deere X166
The John Deere GX355 and the John Deere X166 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 X166 is the lighter machine (240 kg vs 336 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere GX355 holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 9.1 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere X166 is the newer design (2018 vs 2002). 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.