john deere lawn tractors stx38

1989 - 1997

Model year 1989-19931994-1997

Lawn tractor

Model year 1989-19931994-1997

Lawn tractor

Manufacturer

John Deere

Lawn tractor

Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA

Original price was $2,350 in 1993

Two basic versions of the STX38 were the original "yellow-deck" from 1989 to 1993, and the later "black-deck" from 1994 to 1997. The STX38 yellow-deck model was available with more features than the later black-deck version. A kit (AM107293) was optional to add headlights.

STX38 Yellow-deck

1988-1993

STX38 Black-deck

1994-1997

12.5HP Kohler 398cc 1-cyl gasoline

Fuel tank

1.25 gal 4.7 L

5-speed gear

Two-wheel drive

Steering

manual sector-and-pinion

Integral mechanical disc brakes

Open operator station with foam-padded seat.

Rear PTO

electric

Wheelbase

44.69 inches 113 cm

Weight

433 lbs 196 kg

Front tire

13x6.5-6

Rear tire

18x8.5-8

38" mid-mount mower deck

snowblower

Serial number decal on the lower-rear of the the John Deere STX38, near the drawbar.

1989

595001 (yellow deck)

1990

010001 (yellow deck)

1991

100001 (yellow deck)

1992

135001 (yellow deck)

1993

160001 (yellow deck)

1994

210001 (black deck)

1995

240001 (black deck)

1996

270001 (black deck)

1997

290001 (black deck)

1996

270001 (Motorsport)

1997

290001 (Motorsport)

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

Ground

negative

Charging system

flywheel alternator

Charging amps

15

Battery CCA

200

Battery volts

12

Riding Mowers Product Information Handbook published in 1991, by John Deere

Walk-Behind - Riders - STX Lawn Tractors published in 1995, by John Deere

Lawn & Garden Equipment published in 1990, by John Deere

Grounds Care & Recreation Products Sales Manual published in 1989, by John Deere

Suburban Tractors published in 1989, by John Deere

Operator's Manual STX30 and STX38 Lawn Tractors (OMM79672) published in 1989