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John Deere GX85 vs John Deere LT133

Verdict: John Deere GX85 vs John Deere LT133

The John Deere GX85 and the John Deere LT133 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 13 hp. John Deere GX85 is the lighter machine (155 kg vs 392 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere LT133 holds more fuel (7.6 L vs 4.7 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere LT133 is the newer design (1998 vs 1997). 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 GX85 Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere LT133 Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
13 hp
13 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Image courtesy of Derek WoodwardReference
With 20x10.00-8 rear tires.Reference
Original price
$2,049 (2003 )Reference
Steering
manualReference
Variants
GX85
gear driveReference
SX85
variator driveReference
Engine
Fuel tank
4.7 LReference
7.6 LReference
Displacement
28.4 ciReference
24.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 78 mmReference
87 x 67 mmReference
Power (gross)
9.7 kWReference
Air cleaner
dry elementReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.6 LReference
1.8 LReference
Power
9.7 kWReference
Sparkplug gap
1.016 mmReference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
Dana 4360Reference
Oil change
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
mechanicalReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
106 cmReference
117 cmReference
Weight
155 kgReference
206 kgReference
Front tire
11x4.00-5Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
16x6.50-8Reference
20x10.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
11x4.00-5Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.50-8Reference
20x10.00-8Reference
Length
154 cmReference
172 cmReference
Width
66 cmReference
90 cmReference
Height
99 cmReference
103 cmReference
Shipping weight
177 kgReference
John Deere GX85 attachments
GX85 Serial Numbers
1997
085001Reference
1998
095001Reference
010001Reference
1999
110001Reference
045001Reference
2000
120001Reference
085001Reference
2001
130001Reference
125001Reference
2002
140001Reference
2003
145001Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Battery CCA
160Reference
160Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
30" Mower deck
Type
gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
76 cmReference
96 cmReference
Overall width
106 cmReference
132 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
John Deere LT133 attachments
LT133 Serial Number Location
LT133 Serial Numbers
Attachment overview
38" Mower deck
Belt
M126536Reference
Speeds

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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