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John Deere LX172 vs Shibaura GT14
Verdict: John Deere LX172 vs Shibaura GT14
The John Deere LX172 and the Shibaura GT14 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 350 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Shibaura GT14 holds more fuel (11.0 L vs 9.5 L) for longer stints between fills. 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
Shibaura
62
Fit score
Clear
Rated power
14 hp
14 hp
Confidence
98%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
ShibauraReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
liquid-cooledReference
Original price
$3,350 (1996 )Reference
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Variants
LX172
five-speed transmissionReference
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LX176
hydrostatic transmissionReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
9.5 LReference
11.0 LReference
Displacement
25.8 ciReference
37.65 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
89 x 68 mmReference
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Power (gross)
10.4 kWReference
10.4 kWReference
Air cleaner
dry with foam pre-cleanerReference
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Idle RPM
1550-3350Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.0 LReference
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Rated RPM
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3200Reference
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
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Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
Oil change
fill as neededReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
116 cmReference
119 cmReference
Weight
238 kgReference
86 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
20x10.00-8Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10.00-8Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Length
167 cmReference
179 cmReference
Width
126 cmReference
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Height
102 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
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114 cmReference
John Deere LX172 attachments
LX172 Serial Number Location
LX172 Serial Numbers
1991
10001Reference
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1992
40001Reference
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1993
70001Reference
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1994
90001Reference
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1995
110001Reference
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1996
130001Reference
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1997
160001Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
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Charging amps
13Reference
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Battery CCA
255Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
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35Reference
Attachment overview
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
121 cmReference
Shibaura GT14 attachments
48" Mower deck
Cut height
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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.