John Deere RX73 vs White L-8
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere RX73 is more powerful than the White L-8: 9 HP versus 8 HP (+1 HP, +13%).
- The White L-8 is the more recent model: production started in 1990, versus 1987 for the John Deere RX73.
- The John Deere RX73 is heavier: 172 kg versus 168 kg for the White L-8.
- The White L-8 has the wider mower deck: 32" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere RX73 | White L-8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 9 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1987–1990 | 1990–1991 |
| Fuel | — | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 1 |
| Weight | 172 kg | 168 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | — | CVT |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 7 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 106 cm | 104 cm |
| Length | 154 cm | 142 cm |
| Mower deck | 30" | 32" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the John Deere RX73 or the White L-8?
The John Deere RX73 is more powerful than the White L-8: 9 HP versus 8 HP (+1 HP, +13%).
Which is more recent, the John Deere RX73 or the White L-8?
The White L-8 is the more recent model: production started in 1990, versus 1987 for the John Deere RX73.
Which is heavier, the John Deere RX73 or the White L-8?
The John Deere RX73 is heavier: 172 kg versus 168 kg for the White L-8.
Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere RX73 or the White L-8?
The White L-8 has the wider mower deck: 32" versus 30".