John Deere 170 vs MTD lawn tractors 990
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 170 and the MTD lawn tractors 990 deliver the same power: 14 HP.
- The John Deere 170 is the more recent model: production started in 1989, versus 1971 for the MTD lawn tractors 990.
- The MTD lawn tractors 990 is heavier: 396 kg versus 258 kg for the John Deere 170.
- The MTD lawn tractors 990 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 170 | MTD lawn tractors 990 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 14 HP | 14 HP |
| Production years | 1989–1990 | 1971–1984 |
| Fuel | — | Electric |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 258 kg | 396 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 113 cm | 125 cm |
| Length | 165 cm | — |
| Cab | Yes | — |
| Mower deck | 38" | 42" |
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