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John Deere LX173

John Deere LX173 tractor
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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)

Transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:5 forward and 1 reverse
Model:Peerless 801
Oil change:fill as needed
Oil capacity:1.1 qts (1.0 L)

Other features

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

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:electric
Front PTO:independent

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