John Deere LX188 vs John Deere X300R

Verdict: John Deere LX188 vs John Deere X300R

The John Deere LX188 and the John Deere X300R 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 LX188 is the lighter machine (267 kg vs 319 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere X300R is the newer design (2007 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.