John Deere 170 vs MTD lawn tractors 960

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John Deere 170

John Deere 170

14 HP · 1989–1990

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MTD lawn tractors 960

MTD lawn tractors 960

14 HP · 1970–1976

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 170 and the MTD lawn tractors 960 deliver the same power: 14 HP.
  • The John Deere 170 is the more recent model: production started in 1989, versus 1970 for the MTD lawn tractors 960.
  • The MTD lawn tractors 960 is heavier: 424 kg versus 258 kg for the John Deere 170.
  • The MTD lawn tractors 960 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 170MTD lawn tractors 960
Power14 HP14 HP
Production years1989–19901970–1976
Fuel—Gasoline
Cylinders11
Weight258 kg424 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearGear
Gears (fwd/rev)5 / 14 / 1
Wheelbase113 cm113 cm
Length165 cm—
CabYes—
Mower deck38"42"

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