John Deere STX46 vs John Deere X117R
Verdict: John Deere STX46 vs John Deere X117R
The John Deere STX46 and the John Deere X117R are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 15 hp. John Deere X117R is the lighter machine (234 kg vs 447 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere X117R holds more fuel (7.6 L vs 4.7 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere X117R is the newer design (2021 vs 1995). 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.