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John Deere LTR166 vs John Deere X305R
Verdict: John Deere LTR166 vs John Deere X305R
The John Deere LTR166 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 LTR166 is the lighter machine (273 kg vs 314 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 1999). 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
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
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 (gross)
11.9 kWReference
12.2 kWReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
1.016 mmReference
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Oil capacity
2.0 LReference
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Oil change
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
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Fuel system
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carburetorReference
Rated RPM
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3100Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K51AReference
Tuff Torq K46Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
electricReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Weight
273 kgReference
314 kgReference
Length
237 cmReference
182 cmReference
Height
103 cmReference
109 cmReference
Front tire
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15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
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20x10.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
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15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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20x10.00-8Reference
Width
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96 cmReference
Operating weight
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314 kgReference
John Deere LTR166 attachments
LTR166 Serial Numbers
1999
010001Reference
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2000
020001Reference
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2001
030001Reference
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Location:
Serial number decal on the left side of the console pedestal, under the hood.Reference
2012Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut height
1 to 8 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
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
Attachment overview
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.