John Deere lawn tractors
John Deere LX176
The John Deere LX176 is a lawn tractor produced from 1991 to 1998 as part of the LX 100 Series. It features a 14 horsepower Kawasaki FC420V 422cc single-cylinder gasoline engine with air cooling. The tractor uses a Tuff Torq K61 belt-driven hydrostatic transmission providing infinite forward and reverse speeds. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, mechanical band brakes, and an open operator station. The LX176 includes an independent front PTO with an electric clutch. Dimensions include a 45.9 inch wheelbase, 66.1 inch length, 49.7 inch width, and 40.2 inch height, weighing 535 lbs with the 38-inch mower deck. Tires are 15x6.00-6 front and 20x10.00-8 rear. Attachments compatible with the LX176 include 38, 44, and 48 inch mid-mount mower decks, snowblowers, and blades. Electrical system features a negative ground, flywheel alternator charging system with 13 amps, 255 CCA battery at 12 volts. The LX176 was built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA, and originally sold for $4,150 in 1998.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere LX176
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kawasaki FC420V |
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Starter | electric |
| Idle RPM | 1550-3350 |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 2.5 gal (9.5 L) |
| 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) |
| Power (gross) | 14 hp (10.4 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
General
| Series | LX 100 Series |
|---|---|
| Built in | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
| Category | Lawn tractor |
| Original price | $4,150 in 1998 |
| Production years | 1991 - 1998 |
Variants
| LX172 | five-speed transmission |
|---|---|
| LX176 | hydrostatic transmission |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery CCA | 255 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 13 |
| Charging system | flywheel alternator |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Mechanical band brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Attachments
| Overview | 38" mid-mount mower deck, 44" mid-mount mower deck, 48" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, blade. While advertised with 38-inch mower deck, the LX176 was compatible with the 44 and 48 inch decks. |
|---|---|
| 42" Blade | John Deere 2692M, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), 15 inches height (38 cm), 5 inches lift (12 cm), 1 inches cut (2 cm), 62 lbs (28 kg), manual-lift |
| 38" 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" 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" 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) |
| 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 |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Model | Tuff Torq K61 |
| Oil change | fill as needed |
| Oil capacity | 3.6 qts (3.4 L) |
Serial Numbers
| 1991 | 010001 |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 040001 |
| 1993 | 070001 |
| 1994 | 090001 |
| 1995 | 110001 |
| 1996 | 130001 |
| 1997 | 160001 |
| 1998 | 180001 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 49.7 inches (126 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 40.2 inches (102 cm) |
| Length | 66.1 inches (167 cm) |
| Weight | 535 lbs (242 kg) Weight with 38-inch mower deck |
| Rear tire | 20x10.00-8 |
| Wheelbase | 45.9 inches (116 cm) |
| Front tire | 15x6.00-6 |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | electric |
|---|---|
| Front PTO | independent |