Compare/White LT-165 vs White Z-16

White LT-165 vs White Z-16

Verdict: White LT-165 vs White Z-16

The White LT-165 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 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. White Z-16 is the newer design (1998 vs 1994). 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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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

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

White (a part of MTD)Reference

air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Variants

LT-16

gearReference

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LT-165

hydrostaticReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

11.4 LReference

20.8 LReference

Power (gross)

11.9 kWReference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Power

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11.9 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Oil change

sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electricReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

116 cmReference

111 cmReference

Weight

249 kgReference

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Front tire

15x6Reference

9x3.5Reference

Rear tire

20x6Reference

20x7-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

15x6Reference

9x3.5Reference

Lawn/turf rear

20x6Reference

20x7-8Reference

Shipping weight

249 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 LT-165 attachments

LT-165 Serial Numbers

1994

134T696H190Reference

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1995

135T696H190Reference

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1996

136T696H190Reference

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1997

13AT696H190Reference

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1998

13AD696G190Reference

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1999

13AD696G190Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

46" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

116 cmReference

106 cmReference

White Z-16 attachments

42" 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.