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John Deere LT166 vs John Deere X305R
Verdict: John Deere LT166 vs John Deere X305R
The John Deere LT166 and the John Deere X305R 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 X305R is the lighter machine (314 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 X305R is the newer design (2012 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
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LTR166
rear-discharge mowerReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
7.6 LReference
7.6 LReference
Displacement
29.3 ciReference
36.8 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
68 x 66 mmReference
73 x 72 mmReference
Power
11.9 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
1.016 mmReference
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Oil capacity
1.5 LReference
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Power (gross)
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12.2 kWReference
Fuel system
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carburetorReference
Rated RPM
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3100Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff-Torq K51Reference
Tuff Torq K46Reference
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
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PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
electricReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
117 cmReference
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Weight
395 to 485 poundsReference
314 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
20x10.00-8Reference
20x10.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10.00-8Reference
20x10.00-8Reference
Length
172 cmReference
182 cmReference
Width
91 cmReference
96 cmReference
Height
103 cmReference
109 cmReference
Shipping
179 kgReference
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Operating weight
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314 kgReference
John Deere LT166 attachments
LT166 Serial Number Location
LT166 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
Attachment overview
Speeds
John Deere X305R attachments
X305R Serial Numbers
220001
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2013Reference
250001
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2014Reference
280001
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2015Reference
Location:
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2012Reference
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
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106 cmReference
Cut height
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2 to 10 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.