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John Deere SX75 vs John Deere X116R

Verdict: John Deere SX75 vs John Deere X116R

The John Deere SX75 and the John Deere X116R are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere X116R leads on rated power with 10 hp against 9 hp. John Deere SX75 is the lighter machine (176 kg vs 224 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere X116R holds more fuel (7.6 L vs 3.8 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere X116R is the newer design (2018 vs 1987). In short: choose the John Deere X116R for outright pulling power, or the John Deere SX75 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
John Deere SX75 Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere X116R Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
9 hp
10 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Steering
manualReference
Variants
RX75
economyReference
SX75
deluxeReference
Engine
Fuel tank
3.8 LReference
7.6 LReference
Displacement
17.7 ciReference
20.74 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
78 x 60 mmReference
87 x 57 mmReference
Power
6.7 kWReference
7.6 kWReference
Air cleaner
dry elementReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion RCJ8Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
1.1 LReference
1.4 LReference
Oil change
50 hReference
Transmission
Gears
7 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
Tuff Torq K46Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
mechanicalReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
106 cmReference
122 cmReference
Weight
176 kgReference
224 kgReference
Front tire
11x4.00-5Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
16x6.50-8Reference
18x8.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
11x4.00-5Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.50-8Reference
18x8.5-8Reference
Length
154 cmReference
246 cmReference
Width
66 cmReference
107 cmReference
Height
99 cmReference
John Deere SX75 attachments
SX75 Serial Numbers
1987
M0SX75X420001Reference
1988
M0SX75X475001Reference
1989
M0SX75X595001Reference
1990
M0SX75X010001Reference
Location:
Serial number plate on the rear of the John Deere SX75, to the left of the drawbar.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Battery CCA
160Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
9Reference
Battery Group
U1Reference
30" Mower deck
Type
mechanical variable transmissionReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
76 cmReference
91 cmReference
Overall width
106 cmReference
96 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
John Deere X116R attachments
36" Mower deck

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.

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