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John Deere L105 vs John Deere X117R
Verdict: John Deere L105 vs John Deere X117R
The John Deere L105 and the John Deere X117R 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 L105 holds more fuel (7.9 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere X117R is the newer design (2021 vs 2003). 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
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
15 hp
15 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
air-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Steering
manualReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
7.9 LReference
7.6 LReference
Displacement
30.5 ciReference
30.5 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
91 x 78 mmReference
90 x 78 mmReference
Power
10.8 kWReference
10.8 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
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2.6 LReference
Oil change
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sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
Sparkplug gap
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0.762 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K46Reference
Tuff Torq K46EEReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
John Deere L105 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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9Reference
Battery Group
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U1Reference
42" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
91 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
2 to 8 cmReference
Dimensions
Weight
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234 kgReference
Front tire
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15x6-6Reference
Rear tire
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18x18.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
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15x6-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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18x18.5-8Reference
Length
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242 cmReference
Width
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96 cmReference
Height
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102 cmReference
John Deere X117R attachments
Attachment overview
36" Mower deck
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.