John Deere LX188 vs John Deere X300
Verdict: John Deere LX188 vs John Deere X300
The John Deere LX188 and the John Deere X300 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 X300 is the lighter machine (227 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 X300 holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 9.1 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere X300 is the newer design (2006 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.
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.