John Deere LX172

The John Deere LX172 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 422 cc 25.8 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 14 hp / 10.4 kW. Transmission: Peerless 801. Operating weight: 525 lbs*Weight with 38-inch mower deck. 238 kg.

Overview

	1991 - 1997 LX 100 SeriesLawn tractor LX 100 Series Lawn tractor

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Lawn tractor
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Original price	$2,970 (1991 )
	$3,350 (1996 )

Variants
LX172	five-speed transmission
LX176	hydrostatic transmission

John Deere LX172 Engine
14HP Kawasaki 422cc 1-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank	2.5 gal 9.5 L
Engine details ...

John Deere LX172 Transmission
5-speed gear
Transmission details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Disc brakes
Open operator station

Power Take-off (PTO)
Front PTO	independent
Clutch	electric

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	45.9 inches 116 cm
Weight	525 lbs 238 kg
Front tire	15x6.00-6
Rear tire	20x10.00-8
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	flywheel alternator
Charging amps	13
Battery CCA	255
Battery volts	12

References
Riding Mowers Product Information Handbook published in 1991, by John Deere
Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 1996, by John Deere
Lawn Tractors published in 1991, by John Deere
Walk-Behind - Riders - Lawn Tractors - Residential Front Mowers published in 1996, by John Deere
John Deere LX172, LX176, LX178, LX186 Lawn Tractors published in 1991
Lawn Tractors published in 1993, by John Deere
Operator's Manual LX172, LX176, LX178, and LX188 (OMM120367) published in 1993
Operator's Manual LX172, LX173, LX176, LX178, and LX188 (OMM134134) published in 1997
Operator's Manual Grass Bagger or RX, SX, SRX, and GX Riding Mowers and LX Lawn Tractors (OMM115491) published in 1991

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
Idle RPM	1550-3350
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	1.7 qts 1.6 L

Transmission

Transmission — Peerless 801

Transmission	Peerless 801
Type	belt-driven gear
Gears	5 forward and 1 reverse
Oil capacity	1.1 qts 1.0 L
Oil change	fill as needed

LX172 Transmission Controls
1	Clutch
2	Throttle
3	Brake
4	Parking brake
5	Gear shift

Dimensions

John Deere LX172 Tires
Lawn/turf front	15x6.00-6
Lawn/turf rear	20x10.00-8

Dimensions
Wheelbase	45.9 inches 116 cm
Length	66.1 inches 167 cm
Width	49.7 inches 126 cm
Height	40.2 inches 102 cm
Weight	525 lbs*Weight with 38-inch mower deck. 238 kg
Keyed shaft rear axle

Attachments

Attachment overview
38" mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower
While advertised with 38-inch mower deck, the LX172 was compatible with the 44 and 48 inch decks.

38" Mower deck
Type	mid-mount John Deere
	2-blade with manual lift
Cutting width	38 inches 96 cm

Photos

John Deere LX172

John Deere LX172

John Deere LX172 operator station and controls.