John Deere LX279 vs John Deere X147R
Verdict: John Deere LX279 vs John Deere X147R
The John Deere LX279 and the John Deere X147R 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 LX279 is the lighter machine (222 kg vs 239 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere LX279 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere X147R is the newer design (2021 vs 1999). 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.