John Deere 175
The John Deere 175 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: Eaton Model 7. Operating weight: 605 lbs 274 kg.
Engine Power
14 hp
10.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
2.2 gal
8.3 L
Transmission
Eaton Model 7
Operating Weight
605 lbs
274 kg
John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere 175 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
![]() | 1987 - 1990
Late 100 Lawn SeriesLawn tractor |
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1987 - 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 $3,400 in 1990 | |
Variants | |
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170 | gear drive |
175 | hydro drive |
John Deere 175 Engine | |
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14HP Kawasaki 422cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 2.2 gal
8.3 L |
Engine details ... | |
John Deere 175 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Integral mechanical transmission disc brakes | |
Open operator station. |
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 | 605 lbs
274 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 Tractors published in 1987, by John Deere | |
Lawn & Garden Equipment published in 1990, by John Deere | |
Grounds Care & Recreation Products Sales Manual published in 1989, by John Deere | |
Technical Manual 130, 160, 165, 175, 180, and 185 Lawn Tractors. (TM1351) published in 1988 |
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 (gross) | 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 175 Engine | |
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Image courtesy of Douglas Wardenski |
Transmission
Transmission — Eaton Model 7
Transmission | Eaton Model 7 |
Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Oil capacity | 0.75 qts
0.7 L |
Eaton transmission with Peerless differential through 1987. Sundstrand transmission with Kanzaki differential beginning with the 1988 model year. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 175 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 | 605 lbs
274 kg |
Front tread | 28.5 inches
72 cm |
Rear tread | 26.1 inches
66 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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38" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
The John Deere 175 was available with optional 6.5-bushel rear bagger (BM16790). When the bagger was used on hills, front wheel weights were recommended. Dual 40-pound rear weight plates plus rear tire chains were available for use with the optional 38-inch single-stage 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
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