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White LT 1500 vs White LT 165
Verdict: White LT 1500 vs White LT 165
The White LT 1500 and the White LT 165 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 238 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. White LT 165 is the newer design (2003 vs 2000). 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
Engine
Fuel tank
5.7 LReference
5.7 LReference
Power (gross)
11.6 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power
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11.9 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
CruiseMaticReference
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Gears
8 forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
115 cmReference
116 cmReference
Weight
228 kgReference
238 kgReference
Front tire
15x6Reference
15x6Reference
Rear tire
20x8Reference
20x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6Reference
15x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8Reference
20x8Reference
Shipping weight
228 kgReference
238 kgReference
White LT 1500 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven CVTReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
White LT 165 attachments
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.


