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John Deere LT180 vs John Deere X147R
Verdict: John Deere LT180 vs John Deere X147R
The John Deere LT180 and the John Deere X147R 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 LT180 is the lighter machine (229 kg vs 239 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere X147R 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
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
17 hp
17 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Variants
LT180
lawn tractorReference
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LTR180
rear-discharge mowerReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
7.6 LReference
7.6 LReference
Displacement
30.1 ciReference
40 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
68 x 68 mmReference
75 x 73 mmReference
Power (gross)
12.7 kWReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
1.016 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
1.8 LReference
2.6 LReference
Oil change
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
Power
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12.6 kWReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K46Reference
Tuff Torq K46EEReference
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
mechanicalReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
121 cmReference
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Weight
229 kgReference
239 kgReference
Front tire
15x6-6Reference
15x6-6Reference
Rear tire
20x10-8Reference
18x18.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6-6Reference
15x6-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10-8Reference
18x18.5-8Reference
Length
172 cmReference
242 cmReference
Width
121 cmReference
96 cmReference
Height
104 cmReference
102 cmReference
Shipping weight
229 kgReference
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John Deere LT180 attachments
LT180 Serial Number Location
LT180 Serial Numbers
2002
010001Reference
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2003
035001Reference
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2004
0500001Reference
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2005
0530001Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
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Charging amps
13Reference
9Reference
Battery CCA
160Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
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U1Reference
Attachment overview
John Deere X147R attachments
36" Mower deck
Cutting width
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91 cmReference
Cut height
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2 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.