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John Deere LT160 vs John Deere LT170
Verdict: John Deere LT160 vs John Deere LT170
The John Deere LT160 and the John Deere LT170 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. John Deere LT160 is the lighter machine (180 kg vs 218 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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
16 hp
16 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled V-TwinReference
Engine
Fuel tank
7.6 LReference
7.6 LReference
Displacement
28 ciReference
29.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 77 mmReference
68 x 66 mmReference
Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Air cleaner
paper and foamReference
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Idle RPM
1650-3350Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
1.016 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
1.5 LReference
Oil change
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
Transmission
1
ThrottleReference
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2
BrakeReference
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3
ForwardReference
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4
ReverseReference
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5
Parking brakeReference
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Transmission
Tuff Torq K46Reference
Tuff Torq K46Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
mechanicalReference
mechanicalReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
121 cmReference
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Weight
180 kgReference
218 kgReference
Front tire
15x6-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
20x10-8Reference
20x10.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10-8Reference
20x10.00-8Reference
Length
172 cmReference
172 cmReference
Width
91 cmReference
121 cmReference
Height
104 cmReference
104 cmReference
Shipping weight
180 kgReference
218 kgReference
John Deere LT160 attachments
LT160 Serial Number Location
LT160 Serial Numbers
2002
010001Reference
010001Reference
2003
035001Reference
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2004
500001Reference
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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
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Battery CCA
160Reference
160Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Questions
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Overall width
134 cmReference
134 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
John Deere LT170 attachments
LT170 Serial Numbers
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.