John Deere LT170
The John Deere LT170 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 480 cc 29.3 ci engine. The rated power output is 16 hp 11.9 kW. Transmission: Tuff Torq K46. Operating weight: 481 lbs 218 kg.
Engine Power
16 hp
11.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
2 gal
7.6 L
Transmission
Tuff Torq K46
Operating Weight
481 lbs
218 kg
John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere LT170 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 2002
LT SeriesLawn tractor |
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2002 | |
LT Series | |
Lawn tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Lawn tractor | |
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA | |
Original price was $3,099 in 2002 | |
John Deere LT170 Engine | |
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16HP Briggs & Stratton 480cc 2-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 2 gal
7.6 L |
Engine details ... | |
John Deere LT170 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | mechanical |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 481 lbs
218 kg |
Front tire | 15x6.00-6 |
Rear tire | 20x10.00-8 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery CCA | 160 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 2002, by John Deere | |
LT Series Lawn Tractors published in 2002, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 480 cc / 29.3 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton 303777 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, air-cooled V-Twin |
Displacement | 480 cc
29.3 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 2.68x2.60 inches
68 x 66 mm |
Power (gross) | 16 hp
11.9 kW |
Starter volts | 12 |
Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches
0.762 mm |
Oil capacity | 1.6 qts
1.5 L |
Transmission
Transmission — Tuff Torq K46
Transmission | Tuff Torq K46 |
Type | hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Oil change | sealed unit, owner service is not recommended |
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Dimensions
John Deere LT170 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 15x6.00-6 |
Lawn/turf rear | 20x10.00-8 |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 68 inches
172 cm |
Width | 48 inches
121 cm |
Height | 41 inches
104 cm |
Shipping weight | 481 lbs
218 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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42" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower |
42" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount John Deere |
2-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 42 inches
106 cm |
Overall width | 53 inches
134 cm |
Cut height | 1 to 4 inch
2 to 10 cm |
Photos
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