Compare/White GT-1600 vs White LT-17

White GT-1600 vs White LT-17

Verdict: White GT-1600 vs White LT-17

The White GT-1600 and the White LT-17 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. White LT-17 leads on rated power with 17 hp against 16 hp. White LT-17 is the newer design (1999 vs 1998). In short: choose the White LT-17 for outright pulling power, or the White GT-1600 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Tell us about your operation

Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

White

Fit score

Best match

Clear

White

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

16 hp

17 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

White (a part of MTD)Reference

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Manufacturer

Troy-BiltReference

White (a part of MTD)Reference

air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-TwinReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Steering

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manualReference

Engine

Fuel tank

16.3 LReference

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Power

11.9 kWReference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Displacement

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30.5 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

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91 x 78 mmReference

Power (gross)

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12.7 kWReference

Transmission

Eaton 11Reference

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Type

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

belt-driven variatorReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

7 forward and reverseReference

Oil change

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sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electricReference

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Mid PTO Type

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pulleyReference

Dimensions

Weight

430 kgReference

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Front tire

16x6.50-8Reference

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Rear tire

23x10.50-12Reference

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Lawn/turf front

16x6.50-8Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

23x10.50-12Reference

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White GT-1600 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

White LT-17 attachments

LT-17 Serial Numbers

1999

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13AD686G190Reference

42" Mower deck

Cutting width

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106 cmReference

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.