John Deere LX178 Motorsports vs John Deere STX46
Verdict: John Deere LX178 Motorsports vs John Deere STX46
The John Deere LX178 Motorsports and the John Deere STX46 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 15 hp. John Deere LX178 Motorsports is the lighter machine (244 kg vs 447 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere LX178 Motorsports holds more fuel (9.5 L vs 4.7 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere LX178 Motorsports is the newer design (1997 vs 1995). 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.