Compare/White GT-1655 Yard Boss vs White LT 1500

White GT-1655 Yard Boss vs White LT 1500

Verdict: White GT-1655 Yard Boss vs White LT 1500

The White GT-1655 Yard Boss and the White LT 1500 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. White LT 1500 is the lighter machine (228 kg vs 303 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. White GT-1655 Yard Boss holds more fuel (9.5 L vs 5.7 L) for longer stints between fills. White LT 1500 is the newer design (2000 vs 1980). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

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Best match

Clear

White

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

16 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

White (a part of MTD)Reference

Eaton 11 hydrostatic unit with Peerless 2526 two-speed transaxle.Reference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Engine

Fuel tank

9.5 LReference

5.7 LReference

Displacement

40 ciReference

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Bore/Stroke

87 x 55 mmReference

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Power (gross)

11.9 kWReference

11.6 kWReference

Rated RPM

3500Reference

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Torque

35.0 NmReference

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Torque RPM

2700Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

1.7 LReference

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Oil change

200 hReference

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Transmission

Forward/Reverse leverReference

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ThrottleReference

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BrakeReference

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Parking brakeReference

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Range shiftReference

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Transmission

Eaton 11Reference

CruiseMaticReference

Type

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

belt-driven CVTReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (two-range)Reference

8 forward and reverseReference

Oil type

SAE 20SEReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

0Reference

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Front PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

manualReference

Front PTO Type

pulleyReference

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Mid PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

129 cmReference

115 cmReference

Weight

303 kgReference

228 kgReference

Front tire

16x6.50Reference

15x6Reference

Rear tire

27x9.50Reference

20x8Reference

Lawn/turf front

16x6.50Reference

15x6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

27x9.50Reference

20x8Reference

Height (steering wheel)

111 cmReference

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Shipping weight

303 kgReference

228 kgReference

White GT-1655 attachments

GT-1655 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging amps

3 (battery)Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

White LT 1500 attachments

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.