Compare/White LT-196 vs White Z-200

White LT-196 vs White Z-200

Verdict: White LT-196 vs White Z-200

The White LT-196 and the White Z-200 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 20 hp. White Z-200 is the newer design (1998 vs 1996). 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

20 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

White (a part of MTD)Reference

air-cooled vertical-shaft opposed-twinReference

air-cooledReference

Engine

Power (gross)

14.5 kWReference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

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20.8 LReference

Power

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14.9 kWReference

Transmission

MTD CruiseMaticReference

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Gears

7 forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

Mid PTO Type

pulleyReference

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Clutch

—

electricReference

Dimensions

Weight

227 kgReference

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Front tire

15x6Reference

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Rear tire

20x10Reference

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Lawn/turf front

15x6Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

20x10Reference

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White LT-196 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

46" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven CVTReference

hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

116 cmReference

137 cmReference

White Z-200 attachments

54" 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.