John Deere RX73

The John Deere RX73 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1987 to 1990. It features a 9 hp Kawasaki FC290V 290cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with air-cooled vertical-shaft design. The mower has a 7-speed mechanical variable transmission with 7 forward and 1 reverse gears. It is a two-wheel drive with manual steering and disc brakes, and an open operator station. The RX73 includes a 30" mid-mount John Deere mower deck with a 1-blade design, cutting width of 30 inches, and adjustable cut height from 1 to 4 inches. The mower weighs 380 lbs and has a wheelbase of 42 inches. It uses a mid PTO with independent operation and mechanical clutch. The original price was $1,550 in 1990.