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John Deere 170

John Deere 170 tractor
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The John Deere 170 is a lawn tractor produced from 1989 to 1990 as part of the Late 100 Lawn Series. It features a 14 hp Kawasaki 422cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, a 5-speed gear transmission, and two-wheel drive. The tractor was built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA, and originally sold for $2,830 in 1990. It includes a mid PTO with electric clutch and offers various attachments such as a 38" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, and blade. The 170 model is a gear drive variant, with the 175 model offering hydro drive. It has a wheelbase of 44.7 inches, weighs 570 lbs, and uses lawn/turf tires sized 15x6.00-6 front and 18x8.50-8 rear.
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Power14 hp
Founded38" deck
Model170

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 170

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Kawasaki FC420V
Power:14 hp (10.4 kW)
Cooling:air-cooled vertical-shaft
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Fuel tank:2.2 gal (8.3 L)
Rated RPM:3350
Air cleaner:dry with foam pre-cleaner
Bore/Stroke:3.50x2.68 inches (89 x 68 mm)
Displacement:422 cc (25.8 ci)
Oil capacity:1.5 qts (1.4 L)
Starter volts:12

Variants

170:gear drive
175:hydro drive

Dimensions

Length:65 inches (165 cm)
Rear tire:18x8.50-8
Wheelbase:44.7 inches (113 cm)
Front tire:15x6.00-6
Rear tread:26.1 inches (66 cm)
Front tread:28.5 to 28.1 inches (72 to 71 cm)
Shipping weight:570 lbs (258 kg)
Height (steering wheel):39.3 inches (99 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery CCA:255
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:13
Charging system:flywheel alternator

Production

Series:Late 100 Lawn Series
Category:Lawn tractor
Original price:$2,830 in 1990
Years produced:1989 - 1990
Manufactured in:Horicon, Wisconsin, USA

Attachments

Overview:38" mid-mount mower deck, Snowblower, Blade. An optional 6.5-bushel rear bagger (BM16790) was available for the John Deere 170. Front wheel weights (35 pounds each) were recommended when the bagger was used on slopes. Dual 40-pound rear weight plates plus rear tire chains were available for use with the snowblower.
42" Blade:John Deere 2690M, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), 15 inches height (38 cm), 5 inches lift (12 cm), 1 inches cut (2 cm), 62 lbs (28 kg), manual-lift, manual-angle
38" Mower deck:mid-mount John Deere, 2-blade with manual lift, Cutting width 38 inches (96 cm), Overall width 49.7 inches (126 cm), Cut height 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm)
38" Snow blower:John Deere 2460M, 38 inches width (96 cm), single-stage, Clear height:12 inches (30 cm), front-mount, manual-lift

Transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Drive:Two-wheel drive
Gears:5 forward and 1 reverse
Model:Peerless 840A
Brakes:Integral mechanical transmission disc brakes
Steering:Manual steering
Oil capacity:1.1 qts (1.0 L)

Serial Numbers

1989:M00170X595001
1990:M00170X010001
Final:M00170X100000
1989-final:M00170X750000
Serial number location:Serial number decal on the left side of the 170 tractor frame, above the front axle.

Power Take-off (PTO)

Type:independent
Clutch:electric
Location:Mid PTO