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White LGT-165 vs White LT 15
Verdict: White LGT-165 vs White LT 15
The White LGT-165 and the White LT 15 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 15 is the lighter machine (235 kg vs 287 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. White LGT-165 holds more fuel (9.5 L vs 5.7 L) for longer stints between fills. White LT 15 is the newer design (2003 vs 1989). 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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Fit & specs
White
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
White
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
16 hp
16 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
White (a part of MTD)Reference
White (a part of MTD)Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Variants
LGT-160
gearReference
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LGT-165
hydrostaticReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
9.5 LReference
5.7 LReference
Displacement
40 ciReference
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Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power
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11.6 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
8 forwardReference
Transmission
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CruiseMaticReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
mechanicalReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
116 cmReference
116 cmReference
Weight
287 kgReference
235 kgReference
Front tire
15x6Reference
15x6Reference
Rear tire
20x10Reference
20x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6Reference
15x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10Reference
20x8Reference
Length
177 cmReference
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Height
99 cmReference
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Shipping weight
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235 kgReference
White LGT-165 attachments
LGT-165 Serial Numbers
1989
-unknown-Reference
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1990
-unknown-Reference
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1991
-unknown-Reference
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Location:
Model codes in parentheses.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Battery CCA
275Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
46" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven CVTReference
Cutting width
116 cmReference
96 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 11 cmReference
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White LT 15 attachments
38" 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.


