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John Deere SX85

John Deere SX85 tractor
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The John Deere SX85 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1997 to 2003. It features a 13 hp Briggs & Stratton 465cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with a mechanical variable transmission offering infinite forward and reverse speeds. The mower has a 30-inch mid-mount mower deck and two-wheel drive with manual steering and disc brakes. It is designed as an open operator station lawn tractor with a weight of 365 lbs and dimensions suitable for residential lawn care.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere SX85

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Briggs & Stratton 28M707
Cooling:air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter:electric
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Fuel tank:1.24 gal (4.7 L)
Air cleaner:dry element
Bore/Stroke:3.44x3.06 inches (87 x 78 mm)
Displacement:465 cc (28.4 ci)
Oil capacity:1.7 qts (1.6 L)
Power (gross):13 hp (9.7 kW)
Starter volts:12

Variants

GX85:gear drive
SX85:variator drive

Dimensions

Width:26 inches (66 cm)
Height:39 inches (99 cm)
Length:61 inches (154 cm)
Weight:365 lbs (165 kg)
Rear tire:16x6.50-8
Wheelbase:42 inches (106 cm)
Front tire:11x4.00-5

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery CCA:160
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
Years made:1997 - 2003
Original price:$2,149 (1997), $2,299 (2003)

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:infinite forward and reverse

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:mechanical
Mid PTO:independent

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Model:SRX95