John Deere lawn tractors
John Deere SX85
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 |