Compare/White LGT-1600 vs White Z-16

White LGT-1600 vs White Z-16

Verdict: White LGT-1600 vs White Z-16

The White LGT-1600 and the White Z-16 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. White Z-16 holds more fuel (20.8 L vs 9.5 L) for longer stints between fills. White Z-16 is the newer design (1998 vs 1982). 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

White

Fit score

Best match

Clear

White

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

16 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

White (a part of MTD)Reference

air-cooled vertical-shaft opposed-twinReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Original price

$2,199Reference

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Variants

LGT-1600

gear driveReference

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LGT-1655

hydrostaticReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

9.5 LReference

20.8 LReference

Displacement

40 ciReference

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Bore/Stroke

87 x 55 mmReference

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Power (gross)

11.9 kWReference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Power

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11.9 kWReference

Transmission

Peerless 801Reference

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Type

belt-driven gearReference

hydrostaticReference

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

Clutch

mechanical idler pulleyReference

electricReference

Mid PTO Type

pulleyReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

116 cmReference

111 cmReference

Weight

283 kgReference

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Front tire

16.00x6.50Reference

9x3.5Reference

Rear tire

20.00x10.00Reference

20x7-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

16.00x6.50Reference

9x3.5Reference

Lawn/turf rear

20.00x10.00Reference

20x7-8Reference

Height (steering wheel)

91 cmReference

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Shipping weight

283 kgReference

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Length

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214 cmReference

Width

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140 cmReference

Height

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104 cmReference

White LGT-1600 attachments

LGT-1600 Serial Numbers

1987

137-746-190Reference

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1988

138-756-190Reference

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Location:

Model codes shown.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

35Reference

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Attachment overview

White Z-16 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.