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White Z-180L vs White ZT-17
Verdict: White Z-180L vs White ZT-17
The White Z-180L and the White ZT-17 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. White Z-180L leads on rated power with 18 hp against 17 hp. White Z-180L 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 Z-180L for outright pulling power, or the White ZT-17 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
18 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
liquid-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Variants
Z-180
air-cooled BriggsReference
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Z-180L
liquid-cooled KawasakiReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
20.8 LReference
11.4 LReference
Power
13.4 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
White Z-180L attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
54" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
137 cmReference
106 cmReference
White ZT-17 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.