John Deere lawn tractors
John Deere RX95
The John Deere RX95 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1987 to 1990. It features a 12.5 hp Kawasaki 460cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with air-cooled vertical shaft, a 7-speed mechanical variable transmission, and two-wheel drive. The mower has a 30-inch mid-mount mower deck attachment and an open operator station. It weighs 400 lbs and has lawn/turf tires sized 11x4.00-5 front and 16x6.50-8 rear. The RX95 was offered in economy and deluxe variants and originally sold for $2,020 in 1990.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere RX95
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kawasaki FB460V |
| Power | 12.5 hp (9.3 kW) |
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 1.5 gal (5.7 L) |
| Sparkplug | Champion RN11YC |
| Air cleaner | dry element |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.5x2.91 inches (89 x 74 mm) |
| Displacement | 460 cc (28.1 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 1.5 qts (1.4 L) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches (0.762 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil change interval | 50 h |
Variants
| RX95 | economy |
|---|---|
| SX95 | deluxe |
Dimensions
| Width | 26 inches (66 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 39 inches (99 cm) |
| Length | 61 inches (154 cm) |
| Weight | 400 lbs (181 kg) |
| Rear tire | 16x6.50-8 |
| Wheelbase | 42 inches (106 cm) |
| Front tire | 11x4.00-5 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Disc brakes |
| Steering | manual |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Riding lawn mower |
|---|---|
| Original price | $2,020 in 1990 |
| Years produced | 1987 - 1990 |
Attachments
| Cut height | 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) |
|---|---|
| Cutting width | 30 inches (76 cm) |
| Overall width | 42 inches (106 cm) |
| 30" Mower deck | mid-mount John Deere, 1-blade |
Transmission
| Type | mechanical variable transmission |
|---|---|
| Gears | 7 forward and 1 reverse |
Serial Numbers
| 1987 | M0RX95X420001 |
|---|---|
| 1988 | M0RX95X475001 |
| 1989 | M0RX95X595001 |
| 1990 | M0RX95X010001 |
| Location | Serial number plate on the rear of the John Deere RX95, to the left of the drawbar. |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Type | Mid PTO |
| Clutch | mechanical |