John Deere L105 vs John Deere LX173

Verdict: John Deere L105 vs John Deere LX173

The John Deere L105 and the John Deere LX173 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 LX173 holds more fuel (9.5 L vs 7.9 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere L105 is the newer design (2003 vs 1996). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.