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John Deere LT150 vs John Deere X117R
Verdict: John Deere LT150 vs John Deere X117R
The John Deere LT150 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 LT150 is the lighter machine (179 kg vs 234 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere X117R is the newer design (2021 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.
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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
The 5-speed transmission was built during the 2002 model year only.Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Variants
LT150G
gear driveReference
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LT150H
hydrostaticReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
7.6 LReference
7.6 LReference
Displacement
26 ciReference
30.5 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
90 x 67 mmReference
90 x 78 mmReference
Power (gross)
11.2 kWReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
1.016 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
2.6 LReference
Oil change
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
Air cleaner
paper and foamReference
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Idle RPM
1650-3350Reference
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Power
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10.8 kWReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K46Reference
Tuff Torq K46EEReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
mechanicalReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
121 cmReference
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Weight
179 kgReference
234 kgReference
Front tire
15x6-6Reference
15x6-6Reference
Rear tire
20x10-8Reference
18x18.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6-6Reference
15x6-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10-8Reference
18x18.5-8Reference
Length
172 cmReference
242 cmReference
Width
91 cmReference
96 cmReference
Height
104 cmReference
102 cmReference
Shipping weight
179 kgReference
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John Deere LT150 attachments
LT150 Serial Number Location
LT150 Serial Numbers
2002
010001Reference
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2003
035001Reference
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2004
050001Reference
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2005
530001Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
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Charging amps
15Reference
9Reference
Battery CCA
160Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
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U1Reference
Attachment overview
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
91 cmReference
Overall width
132 cmReference
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Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
2 to 8 cmReference
John Deere X117R attachments
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.