John Deere LT166 vs John Deere LX266
Verdict: John Deere LT166 vs John Deere LX266
The John Deere LT166 and the John Deere LX266 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 LX266 is the lighter machine (219 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 LX266 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere LX266 is the newer design (2001 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.
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.