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John Deere LX178

John Deere LX178 tractor
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The John Deere LX178 is a lawn tractor produced from 1991 to 1998 as part of the LX 100 Series. It features a 15 hp Kawasaki FD440V 2-cylinder liquid-cooled V-Twin gasoline engine with a 437 cc displacement. The tractor uses a Tuff Torq K61 belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds. It has a wheelbase of 46.7 inches, weighs 540 lbs with the 38-inch mower deck, and is equipped with two-wheel drive and manual steering. The LX178 offers front independent PTO with an electric clutch and supports various attachments including mid-mount mower decks, snow blowers, and blades. It was built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA, and originally priced at $4,395 in 1995.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere LX178

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Kawasaki FD440V
Starter:electric
Idle RPM:1550-3350
Cylinders:2-cylinder
Fuel tank:2.5 gal (9.5 L)
Air cleaner:dry with foam pre-cleaner
Bore/Stroke:2.64x2.44 inches (67 x 62 mm)
Compression:9.3:1
Displacement:437 cc (26.7 ci)
Oil capacity:1.6 qts (1.5 L)
Configuration:liquid-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
Power (gross):15 hp (11.2 kW)
Starter volts:12

Variants

LX178 Motorsport:special edition

Dimensions

Height:40.2 inches (102 cm)
Length:66.1 inches (167 cm)
Weight:540 lbs (244 kg) Weight with 38-inch mower deck
Rear tire:20x10.00-8
Wheelbase:46.7 inches (118 cm)
Front tire:15x6.00-6
Keyed shaft rear axle:-

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery CCA:255
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:15
Charging system:flywheel alternator

Mechanical

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

Production

Type:Lawn tractor
Series:LX 100 Series
Built in:Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Original price:$4,395 in 1995
Years produced:1991 - 1998

Attachments

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" 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
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)

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

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:electric
Front PTO:independent

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