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White Z-16 vs White ZT-17
Verdict: White Z-16 vs White ZT-17
The White Z-16 and the White ZT-17 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. White ZT-17 leads on rated power with 17 hp against 16 hp. White Z-16 holds more fuel (20.8 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. White ZT-17 is the newer design (2004 vs 1998). In short: choose the White ZT-17 for outright pulling power, or the White Z-16 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a 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
17 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
20.8 LReference
11.4 LReference
Power
11.9 kWReference
12.7 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Hydro-GearReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
111 cmReference
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Front tire
9x3.5Reference
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Rear tire
20x7-8Reference
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Lawn/turf front
9x3.5Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
20x7-8Reference
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Length
214 cmReference
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Width
140 cmReference
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Height
104 cmReference
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White Z-16 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
42" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
White ZT-17 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.