John Deere 170
The John Deere 170 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 422 cc 25.8 ci engine. The rated power output is 14 hp 10.4 kW. Transmission: Peerless 840A. Operating weight: 570 lbs 258 kg.
Engine Power
14 hp
10.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
2.2 gal
8.3 L
Transmission
Peerless 840A
Operating Weight
570 lbs
258 kg
John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere 170 Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
 | 1989 - 1990
Late 100 Lawn SeriesLawn tractor |
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1989 - 1990 | |
Late 100 Lawn Series | |
Lawn tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Lawn tractor | |
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA | |
Original price was $2,830 in 1990 | |
Variants | |
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170 | gear drive |
175 | hydro drive |
John Deere 170 Engine | |
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14HP Kawasaki 422cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 2.2 gal
8.3 L |
Engine details ...  | |
John Deere 170 Transmission | |
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5-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Integral mechanical transmission disc brakes | |
Open operator station with foam-padded seat. Optional weather enclosure soft cab (TY15382). |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | electric |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 44.7 inches
113 cm |
Weight | 570 lbs
258 kg |
Front tire | 15x6.00-6 |
Rear tire | 18x8.50-8 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | flywheel alternator |
Charging amps | 13 |
Battery CCA | 255 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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John Deere Lawn Tractors 100 Series published in 1989 | |
Operator's Manual 170, 175, 180 and 185 (OMM78999) published in 1988 | |
Lawn & Garden Equipment published in 1990, by John Deere | |
Grounds Care & Recreation Products Sales Manual published in 1989, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 422 cc / 25.8 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kawasaki FC420V |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Displacement | 422 cc
25.8 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.50x2.68 inches
89 x 68 mm |
Power | 14 hp
10.4 kW |
Air cleaner | dry with foam pre-cleaner |
Rated RPM | 3350 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 1.5 qts
1.4 L |
John Deere 170 Engine | |
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Image courtesy of Douglas Wardenski |
Transmission
Transmission — Peerless 840A
Transmission | Peerless 840A |
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
Oil capacity | 1.1 qts
1.0 L |
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Dimensions
John Deere 170 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 15x6.00-6 |
Lawn/turf rear | 18x8.50-8 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 44.7 inches
113 cm |
Length | 65 inches
165 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 39.3 inches
99 cm |
Shipping weight | 570 lbs
258 kg |
Front tread | 28.5 to 28.1 inches
72 to 71 cm |
Rear tread | 26.1 inches
66 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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38" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
An optional 6.5-bushel rear bagger (BM16790) was available for the John Deere 170. Front wheel weights (35 pounds each) were recommended when the bagger was used on slopes. Dual 40-pound rear weight plates plus rear tire chains were available for use with the snowblower. |
38" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount John Deere |
2-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 38 inches
96 cm |
Overall width | 49.7 inches
126 cm |
Cut height | 1 to 4 inch
2 to 10 cm |
Photos
John Deere 170, left side.
John Deere 170, right side.
John Deere 170 with bagger, thatcher, and wheel weights.
John Deere 170 with mower deck, left side.
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