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John Deere LX172 vs John Deere LX176
Verdict: John Deere LX172 vs John Deere LX176
The John Deere LX172 and the John Deere LX176 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 14 hp. John Deere LX172 is the lighter machine (238 kg vs 242 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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
14 hp
14 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Original price
$3,350 (1996 )Reference
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Variants
LX172
five-speed transmissionReference
five-speed transmissionReference
LX176
hydrostatic transmissionReference
hydrostatic transmissionReference
Engine
Fuel tank
9.5 LReference
9.5 LReference
Displacement
25.8 ciReference
25.8 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
89 x 68 mmReference
89 x 68 mmReference
Power (gross)
10.4 kWReference
10.4 kWReference
Air cleaner
dry with foam pre-cleanerReference
dry with foam pre-cleanerReference
Idle RPM
1550-3350Reference
1550-3350Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.0 LReference
3.4 LReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
1
ClutchReference
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2
ThrottleReference
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3
BrakeReference
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4
Parking brakeReference
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5
Gear shiftReference
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Transmission
Peerless 801Reference
Tuff Torq K61Reference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil change
fill as neededReference
fill as neededReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
116 cmReference
116 cmReference
Weight
238 kgReference
242 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
167 cmReference
167 cmReference
Width
126 cmReference
126 cmReference
Height
102 cmReference
102 cmReference
John Deere LX172 attachments
LX172 Serial Number Location
LX172 Serial Numbers
1991
10001Reference
010001Reference
1992
40001Reference
040001Reference
1993
70001Reference
070001Reference
1994
90001Reference
090001Reference
1995
110001Reference
110001Reference
1996
130001Reference
130001Reference
1997
160001Reference
160001Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
13Reference
13Reference
Battery CCA
255Reference
255Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
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John Deere LX176 attachments
LX176 Serial Number Location
LX176 Serial Numbers
1998
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180001Reference
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.