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John Deere LT166 vs John Deere LTR166
Verdict: John Deere LT166 vs John Deere LTR166
The John Deere LT166 and the John Deere LTR166 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 LTR166 is the lighter machine (273 kg vs 395 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere LTR166 is the newer design (1999 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
16 hp
16 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-shaft V-TwinReference
Original price
$3,199 (1997 46 )Reference
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Variants
LT166
lawn tractorReference
lawn tractorReference
LTR166
rear-discharge mowerReference
rear-discharge mowerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
7.6 LReference
7.6 LReference
Displacement
29.3 ciReference
29.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
68 x 66 mmReference
68 x 66 mmReference
Power
11.9 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
1.016 mmReference
1.016 mmReference
Oil capacity
1.5 LReference
2.0 LReference
Power (gross)
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11.9 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff-Torq K51Reference
Tuff Torq K51AReference
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
395 to 485 poundsReference
273 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
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Rear tire
20x10.00-8Reference
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Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
20x10.00-8Reference
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Length
172 cmReference
237 cmReference
Width
91 cmReference
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Height
103 cmReference
103 cmReference
Shipping
179 kgReference
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John Deere LT166 attachments
LT166 Serial Number Location
LT166 Serial Numbers
1998
010001Reference
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1999
045001Reference
010001Reference
2000
085001Reference
020001Reference
2001
125001Reference
030001Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery CCA
160Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Speeds
John Deere LTR166 attachments
LTR166 Serial Numbers
Location:
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Serial number decal on the left side of the console pedestal, under the hood.Reference
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
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106 cmReference
Cut height
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1 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.