John Deere X165 vs Simplicity 17GTH

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere X165

John Deere X165

17 HP · 2011–2017

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Simplicity 17GTH

Simplicity 17GTH

17 HP · 1990–1991

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere X165 and the Simplicity 17GTH deliver the same power: 17 HP.
  • The John Deere X165 is the more recent model: production started in 2011, versus 1990 for the Simplicity 17GTH.
  • The John Deere X165 is heavier: 237 kg versus 232 kg for the Simplicity 17GTH.
  • The John Deere X165 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".

Full specs comparison

John Deere X165Simplicity 17GTH
Power17 HP17 HP
Production years2011–20171990–1991
FuelElectricGasoline
Cylinders22
Weight237 kg232 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheelbase—122 cm
Length175 cm170 cm
Mower deck48"42"

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