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John Deere LX188 vs John Deere X167R

Verdict: John Deere LX188 vs John Deere X167R

The John Deere LX188 and the John Deere X167R 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 X167R is the lighter machine (245 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 LX188 holds more fuel (9.1 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere X167R 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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Fit & specs
John Deere LX188 Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere X167R Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
17 hp
17 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
liquid-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Engine
Fuel tank
9.1 LReference
7.6 LReference
Displacement
26.7 ciReference
40 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
67 x 62 mmReference
75 x 73 mmReference
Power (gross)
12.7 kWReference
Air cleaner
dry with foam pre-cleanerReference
Idle RPM
1550-3600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
3.4 LReference
2.6 LReference
Power
12.6 kWReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
Transmission
1
ThrottleReference
2
BrakeReference
3
ForwardReference
4
ReverseReference
5
Parking brakeReference
Transmission
Tuff Torq K61Reference
Tuff Torq K46EEReference
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil change
fill as neededReference
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Mid PTO
independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
116 cmReference
Weight
267 kgReference
245 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6-6Reference
Rear tire
20x10.00-8Reference
18x18.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10.00-8Reference
18x18.5-8Reference
Length
167 cmReference
252 cmReference
Width
150 cmReference
110 cmReference
Height
102 cmReference
102 cmReference
John Deere LX188 attachments
LX188 Serial Number Location
LX188 Serial Numbers
1992
040001Reference
1993
070001Reference
1994
090001Reference
1995
110001Reference
1996
130001Reference
1997
160001Reference
1998
180001Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
9Reference
Battery CCA
255Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
U1Reference
Attachment overview
John Deere X167R attachments
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
106 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 9 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.

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