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John Deere LX172

John Deere LX172 tractor
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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)
Keyed shaft rear axle:-

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

Serial Numbers

1991:10001
1992:40001
1993:70001
1994:90001
1995:110001
1996:130001
1997:160001

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:electric
Front PTO:independent