John Deere lawn tractors
John Deere 175
The John Deere 175 is a lawn tractor produced from 1987 to 1990 as part of the Late 100 Lawn Series. It features a 14 hp Kawasaki 422cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, hydrostatic Eaton Model 7 transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a 44.7 inch wheelbase, weighs 605 lbs, and uses 15x6.00-6 front and 18x8.50-8 rear lawn/turf tires. It includes a mid PTO with electric clutch and offers attachments such as a 38" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, and blade. Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA, the original price was $3,400 in 1990.
Power14 hp
Founded38" deck
Model175
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 175
Tires
| Rear | 18x8.50-8 |
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| Front | 15x6.00-6 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
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| Model | Kawasaki FC420V |
| 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) |
| Power (gross) | 14 hp (10.4 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Dimensions
| Length | 65 inches (165 cm) |
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| Wheelbase | 44.7 inches (113 cm) |
| Rear tread | 26.1 inches (66 cm) |
| Front tread | 28.5 inches (72 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 605 lbs (274 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 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Integral mechanical transmission disc brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Lawn tractor |
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| Series | Late 100 Lawn Series |
| Built in | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
| Original price | $3,400 in 1990 |
| Years produced | 1987 - 1990 |
Attachments
| Overview | 38" mid-mount mower deck, Snowblower, Blade. The John Deere 175 was available with optional 6.5-bushel rear bagger (BM16790). When the bagger was used on hills, front wheel weights were recommended. Dual 40-pound rear weight plates plus rear tire chains were available for use with the optional 38-inch single-stage snowblower. |
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| 42" Blade | Cut1 inches (2 cm) Lift5 inches (12 cm) Anglemanual-angle ModelJohn Deere 2690M Mountfront-mount Width42 inches (106 cm) Height15 inches (38 cm) Weight62 lbs (28 kg) Lift typemanual-lift |
| 38" Mower deck | Typemid-mount John Deere Blades2-blade with manual lift Cut height1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) Cutting width38 inches (96 cm) Overall width49.7 inches (126 cm) |
| 38" Snow blower | Liftmanual-lift Typesingle-stage ModelJohn Deere 2460M Mountfront-mount Width38 inches (96 cm) Clear height12 inches (30 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Model | Eaton Model 7 |
| Notes | Eaton transmission with Peerless differential through 1987. Sundstrand transmission with Kanzaki differential beginning with the 1988 model year. |
| Oil capacity | 0.75 qts (0.7 L) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Type | independent |
|---|---|
| Clutch | electric |
| Location | Mid PTO |