John Deere lawn tractors

John Deere LX173

The John Deere LX173 is a lawn tractor produced from 1996 to 1998 as part of the LX 100 Series. It features a 15 hp Kohler CV15S 426cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a Peerless 801 belt-driven 5-speed transmission, and two-wheel drive with manual steering and disc brakes. The tractor has an open operator station and an independent front PTO with electric clutch. It was built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA, and originally sold for $3,345 in 1995. The LX173 supports various attachments including 38", 44", and 48" mid-mount mower decks, snowblowers, and a front-mount blade. It has a wheelbase of 45.9 inches, weighs between 530 and 565 pounds depending on the deck, and rides on 15x6.00-6 front and 20x10.00-8 rear lawn/turf tires.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere LX173

Tires

Rear tire	20x10.00-8
Front tire	15x6.00-6

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Kohler CV15S
Cooling	air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter	electric
Idle RPM	1650-3350
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Fuel tank	2.5 gal (9.5 L)
Bore/Stroke	3.5x2.6 inches (89 x 66 mm)
Compression	8.5:1
Displacement	426 cc (26 ci)
Power (gross)	15 hp (11.2 kW)
Starter volts	12

Weight

With 38" deck	530 lbs (240 kg)
With 44" deck	545 lbs (247 kg)
With 48" deck	565 lbs (256 kg)

Dimensions

Width	36 inches (91 cm)
Height	40.2 inches (102 cm)
Length	66.1 inches (167 cm)
Wheelbase	45.9 inches (116 cm)
Rear tread	26.8 inches (68 cm)
Front tread	29.1 inches (73 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12
Charging system	flywheel alternator

Production

Type	Lawn tractor
Series	LX 100 Series
Built in	Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Manufacturer	John Deere
Original price	$3,345 in 1995
Years produced	1996 - 1998

Attachments

Blade 42"	John Deere 2692M, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), 15 inches height (38 cm), 5 inches lift (12 cm), 1 inch cut (2 cm), 62 lbs (28 kg), manual-lift
Snowblower 38"	John Deere 2462M, 38 inches width (96 cm), single-stage, front-mount, 210 lbs (95 kg)
Snowblower 42"	John Deere 3252M, 42 inches width (106 cm), single-stage, front-mount
38" mid-mount mower deck	John Deere BM18358, 38 inches (96 cm), 2-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm)
44" mid-mount mower deck	John Deere BM18366, 44 inches (111 cm), 3-blade (six blades used in mulch configuration, two per spindle), manual lift, rear-discharge, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm)
48" mid-mount mower deck	John Deere BM18361, 48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm)

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