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John Deere LT180 vs John Deere X127

Verdict: John Deere LT180 vs John Deere X127

The John Deere LT180 and the John Deere X127 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 17 hp. John Deere X127 is the lighter machine (205 kg vs 229 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere X127 holds more fuel (9.1 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere X127 is the newer design (2021 vs 2002). 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 LT180 Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere X127 Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
17 hp
17 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Variants
LT180
lawn tractorReference
LTR180
rear-discharge mowerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
7.6 LReference
9.1 LReference
Displacement
30.1 ciReference
40 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
68 x 68 mmReference
75 x 73 mmReference
Power (gross)
12.7 kWReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
1.016 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
1.8 LReference
1.4 LReference
Oil change
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
Power
12.6 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K46Reference
Tuff Torq TL200Reference
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
mechanicalReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
121 cmReference
Weight
229 kgReference
205 kgReference
Front tire
15x6-6Reference
15x6-6Reference
Rear tire
20x10-8Reference
20x8-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6-6Reference
15x6-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10-8Reference
20x8-8Reference
Length
172 cmReference
177 cmReference
Width
121 cmReference
118 cmReference
Height
104 cmReference
112 cmReference
Shipping weight
229 kgReference
John Deere LT180 attachments
LT180 Serial Number Location
LT180 Serial Numbers
2002
010001Reference
2003
035001Reference
2004
0500001Reference
2005
0530001Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
13Reference
9Reference
Battery CCA
160Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
U1Reference
Attachment overview
John Deere X127 attachments
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
106 cmReference
Cut height
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.

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