John Deere LT155 vs John Deere LX178 Motorsports
Verdict: John Deere LT155 vs John Deere LX178 Motorsports
The John Deere LT155 and the John Deere LX178 Motorsports 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 LX178 Motorsports is the lighter machine (244 kg vs 388 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere LX178 Motorsports holds more fuel (9.5 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere LT155 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.
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.