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John Deere S160 vs John Deere S170
Verdict: John Deere S160 vs John Deere S170
The John Deere S160 and the John Deere S170 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 24 hp. John Deere S160 is the lighter machine (217 kg vs 228 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
24 hp
24 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Image courtesy of Matthew KlinglerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
9.1 LReference
9.1 LReference
Displacement
44.2 ciReference
44.2 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
79 x 73 mmReference
79 x 73 mmReference
Power
17.9 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
1.9 LReference
Oil change
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
Power (gross)
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17.9 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq TL200Reference
Tuff Torq K46Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Weight
217 kgReference
228 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
20x10.00-8Reference
22x9.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10.00-8Reference
22x9.5-12Reference
Length
191 cmReference
194 cmReference
Height
118 cmReference
118 cmReference
John Deere S160 attachments
S160 Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number decal above the left rear tire, below the fender deck.Reference
Serial number decal above the left rear tire, below the fender deck.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
14Reference
14Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
U1Reference
U1Reference
Attachment overview
48" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
121 cmReference
121 cmReference
Overall width
154 cmReference
154 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
Capacities
Tow capacity
217 kgReference
228 kgReference
John Deere S170 attachments
S170 Serial Numbers
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.