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John Deere LT155 vs John Deere X117R
Verdict: John Deere LT155 vs John Deere X117R
The John Deere LT155 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 X117R is the lighter machine (234 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 X117R is the newer design (2021 vs 1998). 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
With 20x10.00-8 rear tires.Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Original price
$2,699 (1997 42 )Reference
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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
11.2 kWReference
10.8 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
1.016 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
1.8 LReference
2.6 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff-Torq K51Reference
Tuff Torq K46EEReference
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil change
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
117 cmReference
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Weight
388 to 475 poundsReference
234 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6-6Reference
Rear tire
20x10.00-8Reference
18x18.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10.00-8Reference
18x18.5-8Reference
Length
172 cmReference
242 cmReference
Width
91 cmReference
96 cmReference
Height
103 cmReference
102 cmReference
Shipping
175 kgReference
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John Deere LT155 attachments
LT155 Serial Number Location
LT155 Serial Numbers
1998
010001Reference
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1999
045001Reference
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2000
085001Reference
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2001
125001Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery CCA
160Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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9Reference
Battery Group
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U1Reference
Attachment overview
Speeds
John Deere X117R attachments
36" Mower deck
Cutting width
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91 cmReference
Cut height
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2 to 8 cmReference
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.