John Deere lawn tractors

John Deere STX30

The John Deere STX30 was the smallest lawn tractor in the John Deere line during its production from 1989 to 1993. It was built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA. The tractor featured a 9 hp Kohler 398cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, a 5-speed Peerless 920 belt-driven gear transmission, and two-wheel drive with manual sector-and-pinion steering. It had integral mechanical disc brakes and an open operator station with a foam-padded seat. The STX30 had a mid PTO with an electric clutch. Dimensions included a 44.69 inch wheelbase, 60 inch length, 43.5 inch width, and 38.6 inch height at the steering wheel, weighing 417 lbs. Tires were 13x5-6 front and 18x6.5-8 rear. Electrical system featured a negative ground, flywheel alternator charging system with 15 amps, 200 CCA battery at 12 volts. Attachments included a 30" mid-mount mower deck and a 38" John Deere 2461M single-stage snowblower. Optional accessories included a twin-bag 6.5-bushel rear grass bagger, wheel weights, tire chains, and weight brackets for snowblower use.
Power-
Founded-
ModelSTX30

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere STX30

Tires
Rear tire18x6.5-8
Front tire13x5-6
Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler CF12.5-1216S
Power9 hp (6.7 kW)
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Idle RPM1350-3350
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank1.25 gal (4.7 L)
SparkplugChampion RC12YC
Air cleanerpaper and foam
Bore/Stroke3.425x2.638 inches (87 x 67 mm)
Displacement398 cc (24.3 ci)
Oil capacity2 qts (1.9 L)
Sparkplug gap0.040 inches (1.016 mm)
Starter volts12
Compression ratio8.9:1
Oil change interval50 h
Dimensions
Width43.5 inches (110 cm)
Length60 inches (152 cm)
Weight417 lbs (189 kg)
Wheelbase44.69 inches (113 cm)
Height (steering wheel)38.6 inches (98 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery CCA200
Battery volts12
Charging amps15
Charging systemflywheel alternator
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesIntegral mechanical disc brakes
Steeringmanual sector-and-pinion
Operator stationOpen operator station with foam-padded seat
Production
TypeLawn tractor
NotesThe STX30 was the smallest lawn tractor in the John Deere line during its production. Front headlights lights were available as a kit (AM107293).
Built inHoricon, Wisconsin, USA
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Years produced1989 - 1993
Attachments
Overview30" mid-mount mower deck, Snowblower. A twin-bag 6.5-bushel rear grass bagger (BM16868) was optional. If the tractor was operating on hills with the bagger then 35-pound wheel weights were recommended. Rear-tire chains and a rear suitcase-style weight bracket were available for use with the snowblower.
30" Mower deck
Typemid-mount John Deere
Blades1-blade with manual lift
Cut height1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm)
Cut positions7
Cutting width30 inches (76 cm)
38" Snow blower
Liftmanual-lift
Typesingle-stage
ModelJohn Deere 2461M
Mountfront-mount
Width38 inches (96 cm)
Weight210 lbs (95 kg)
Clear height17 inches (43 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears5 forward and 1 reverse
ModelPeerless 920
Oil changesealed unit, owner service is not recommended
Serial Numbers
1989595001
1990010001
1991100001
1992135001
1993160000
Final210000
Serial number locationSerial number decal on the rear of the tractor, behind the left wheel.
Power Take-off (PTO)
Typeindependent
Clutchelectric
LocationMid PTO