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John Deere LX186 vs John Deere LX188
Verdict: John Deere LX186 vs John Deere LX188
The John Deere LX186 and the John Deere LX188 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 17 hp. John Deere LX186 holds more fuel (9.5 L vs 9.1 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere LX188 is the newer design (1992 vs 1991). 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
17 hp
17 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
liquid-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Engine
Fuel tank
9.5 LReference
9.1 LReference
Displacement
32.64 ciReference
26.7 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
89 x 86 mmReference
67 x 62 mmReference
Power (gross)
12.7 kWReference
12.7 kWReference
Air cleaner
dry with foam precleanerReference
dry with foam pre-cleanerReference
Idle RPM
1550-3350Reference
1550-3600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
3.4 LReference
3.4 LReference
Transmission
1
—
ThrottleReference
2
—
BrakeReference
3
—
ForwardReference
4
—
ReverseReference
5
—
Parking brakeReference
Transmission
Tuff Torq K61Reference
Tuff Torq K61Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil change
fill as neededReference
fill as neededReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Front PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
116 cmReference
116 cmReference
Weight
267 kgReference
267 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
102 cmReference
150 cmReference
Height
150 cmReference
102 cmReference
John Deere LX186 attachments
LX186 Serial Numbers
1991
010001Reference
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1992
040001Reference
040001Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
—
255Reference
Attachment overview
48" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
121 cmReference
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Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
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John Deere LX188 attachments
LX188 Serial Number Location
LX188 Serial Numbers
1993
—
070001Reference
1994
—
090001Reference
1995
—
110001Reference
1996
—
130001Reference
1997
—
160001Reference
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.