John Deere lawn tractors

John Deere LX178

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

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)

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