Compare/John Deere LX188 vs John Deere X127

John Deere LX188 vs John Deere X127

Verdict: John Deere LX188 vs John Deere X127

The John Deere LX188 and the John Deere X127 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 X127 is the lighter machine (205 kg vs 267 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere X127 is the newer design (2021 vs 1992). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

17 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

liquid-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference

air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference

Engine

Fuel tank

9.1 LReference

Displacement

26.7 ciReference

40 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

67 x 62 mmReference

75 x 73 mmReference

Power (gross)

12.7 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dry with foam pre-cleanerReference

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Idle RPM

1550-3600Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

3.4 LReference

1.4 LReference

Power

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12.6 kWReference

Sparkplug gap

—

0.762 mmReference

Transmission

ThrottleReference

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BrakeReference

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ForwardReference

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ReverseReference

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Parking brakeReference

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Transmission

Tuff Torq K61Reference

Tuff Torq TL200Reference

Type

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Oil change

fill as neededReference

sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Front PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electricReference

manualReference

Mid PTO

—

independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

116 cmReference

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Weight

267 kgReference

205 kgReference

Front tire

15x6.00-6Reference

15x6-6Reference

Rear tire

20x10.00-8Reference

20x8-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

15x6.00-6Reference

15x6-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

20x10.00-8Reference

20x8-8Reference

Length

167 cmReference

177 cmReference

Width

150 cmReference

118 cmReference

Height

102 cmReference

112 cmReference

John Deere LX188 attachments

LX188 Serial Number Location

LX188 Serial Numbers

1992

040001Reference

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1993

070001Reference

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1994

090001Reference

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1995

110001Reference

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1996

130001Reference

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1997

160001Reference

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1998

180001Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

flywheel alternatorReference

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Charging amps

15Reference

9Reference

Battery CCA

255Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery Group

—

U1Reference

Attachment overview

John Deere X127 attachments

42" Mower deck

Cutting width

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106 cmReference

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.