John Deere lawn tractors
John Deere 170
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.
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 |