John Deere 170 vs Lawn Chief lawn tractors 540
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 170 and the Lawn Chief lawn tractors 540 deliver the same power: 14 HP.
- The Lawn Chief lawn tractors 540 is the more recent model: production started in 1993, versus 1989 for the John Deere 170.
- The John Deere 170 is heavier: 258 kg versus 197 kg for the Lawn Chief lawn tractors 540.
- The Lawn Chief lawn tractors 540 has the wider mower deck: 43" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 170 | Lawn Chief lawn tractors 540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 14 HP | 14 HP |
| Production years | 1989–1990 | 1993–1994 |
| Fuel | — | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | — |
| Weight | 258 kg | 197 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 113 cm | — |
| Length | 165 cm | 170 cm |
| Cab | Yes | — |
| Mower deck | 38" | 43" |
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