John Deere lawn tractors
John Deere D170
The John Deere D170 is a lawn tractor produced from 2011 to 2017 as part of the D100 Series. It features a 25 hp Briggs & Stratton 724cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission (Tuff Torq HD K46) offering infinite forward and reverse speeds. The tractor has a wheelbase of 48.9 inches and weighs 579 lbs with the mower deck. It includes a mid PTO electric independent power take-off and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The operator station is open with an adjustable seat and optional accessories such as a sunshade canopy and 12-volt power outlet. Attachments include a 54-inch mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, and blade. The D170 was built in Greeneville, Tennessee, USA, and originally priced at $2,799.
Power14 hp
Founded38" deck
ModelD170
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere D170
Power
| Horsepower | 25.0 hp |
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Tires
| Rear tire | 22x9.5-12 |
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| Front tire | 16x6.5-8 |
Engine
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin |
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| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel type | gasoline |
| Point gap | 0.009 inches (0.229 mm) |
| Air cleaner | cartridge with foam pre-cleaner |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.12x2.89 inches (79 x 73 mm) |
| Displacement | 724 cc (44.2 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 2 qts (1.9 L) |
| Engine detail | Briggs & Stratton ELS 44 |
| Power (gross) | 25 hp (18.6 kW) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches (0.762 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Power rating note | The Deere D170 was rated at 26 HP until 2014. From 2014 on, it was rated at 25 HP. |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.005 inches (0.127 mm) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.005 inches (0.127 mm) |
Dimensions
| Width | 68.5 inches (mower) (173 cm) |
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| Height | 45 inches (114 cm) |
| Length | 69.25 inches (175 cm) |
| Weight | 579 lbs (262 kg) Weight with mower deck. |
| Wheelbase | 48.9 inches (124 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Battery Group | U1 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 16 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Production
| Series | D100 Series |
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| Built in | Greeneville, Tennessee, USA |
| Category | Lawn tractor |
| Original price | $2,799 (2011), $2,799 (2015) |
| Years produced | 2011 - 2017 |
Attachments
| Overview | 54" mid-mount mower deck, Snowblower, Blade |
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| 46" Blade | John Deere 46, front-mount, 46 inches width (116 cm), 6.5 inches lift (16 cm), manual-lift, manual-angle |
| 54" Mower deck | mid-mount John Deere Edge 54, 3-blade with manual with spring assist lift, Cutting width 54 inches (137 cm), Overall width 68.5 inches (173 cm), Cut height 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm), Cut positions 13 |
| 43.25" Snow blower | John Deere 44, 43.25 inches width (109 cm), dual-stage, Total width 44 inches (111 cm), Clear height 18 inches (45 cm), front-mount, 180 lbs (81 kg) |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
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| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Oil change | sealed unit, owner service is not recommended |
| Description | Hydrostatic transmission with right-side accelerator and decelerator/reverse foot pedals. Left-side brake pedal. Cruise control is standard equipment. |
| Transmission | Tuff Torq HD K46 |
Miscellaneous
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Brakes | Mechanical shoe on transaxle brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station. Adjustable 15-inch tall seat with 5.5-inches of travel in ten positions and lumbar adjustment. Fender-mounted cup holder. Optional nylon sunshade canopy or snow enclosure. Optional 12-volt power outlet. |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Type | Mid PTO |
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| Operation | electric independent |