John Deere LTR166 vs John Deere SST16
Verdict: John Deere LTR166 vs John Deere SST16
The John Deere LTR166 and the John Deere SST16 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 290 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere SST16 holds more fuel (9.5 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere SST16 is the newer design (2000 vs 1999). 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.