John Deere lawn tractors

John Deere LX172

The John Deere LX172 is a lawn tractor produced from 1991 to 1997. It features a 14 hp Kawasaki 422cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, a 5-speed belt-driven gear transmission, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor was built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA, and originally priced between $2,970 and $3,350 during its production years. It has a wheelbase of 45.9 inches, weighs 525 lbs with a 38-inch mower deck, and uses lawn/turf tires sized 15x6.00-6 front and 20x10.00-8 rear. The LX172 includes an independent front PTO with an electric clutch and supports attachments such as a 38-inch mid-mount mower deck and snowblowers. Electrical system features a 12-volt battery with a flywheel alternator charging system.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere LX172

Tires

Lawn/turf rear	20x10.00-8
Lawn/turf front	15x6.00-6

Engine

Cooling	air-cooled vertical-shaft
Idle RPM	1550-3350
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Fuel type	gasoline
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	1.7 qts (1.6 L)
Engine Detail	Kawasaki FC420V
Power (gross)	14 hp (10.4 kW)
Starter volts	12

Variants

LX172	five-speed transmission
LX176	hydrostatic transmission

Dimensions

Width	49.7 inches (126 cm)
Height	40.2 inches (102 cm)
Length	66.1 inches (167 cm)
Weight	525 lbs (238 kg) Weight with 38-inch mower deck
Wheelbase	45.9 inches (116 cm)

Electrical

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

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Disc brakes
Steering	Manual steering
Operator station	Open operator station

Production

Type	Lawn tractor
Built in	Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Manufacturer	John Deere
Original price	$2,970 (1991 ), $3,350 (1996 )

Attachments

38" Mower deck	Type: mid-mount John Deere, 2-blade with manual lift, Cutting width: 38 inches (96 cm)
38" Snow blower	John Deere 2462M, 38 inches width (96 cm), single-stage, front-mount, 210 lbs (95 kg)
42" Snow blower	John Deere 3252M, 42 inches width (106 cm), single-stage, front-mount
Attachment overview	38" mid-mount mower deck, Snowblower, While advertised with 38-inch mower deck, the LX172 was compatible with the 44 and 48 inch decks.

Transmission

Type	belt-driven gear
Gears	5 forward and 1 reverse
Controls	Clutch, Throttle, Brake, Parking brake, Gear shift
Oil change	fill as needed
Oil capacity	1.1 qts (1.0 L)
Transmission	Peerless 801

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