John Deere LX173
The John Deere LX173 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 426 cc 26 ci engine. The rated power output is 15 hp 11.2 kW. Transmission: Peerless 801. Operating weight: 530 to 565 pounds.
Engine Power
15 hp
11.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
2.5 gal
9.5 L
Transmission
Peerless 801
Operating Weight
530 to 565 pounds
John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere LX173 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
 | 1996 - 1998
LX 100 SeriesLawn tractor |
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1996 - 1998 | |
LX 100 Series | |
Lawn tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Lawn tractor | |
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA | |
Original price was $3,345 in 1995 | |
John Deere LX173 Engine | |
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15HP Kohler 426cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 2.5 gal
9.5 L |
Engine details ...  | |
John Deere LX173 Transmission | |
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5-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Disc brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Front PTO | independent |
Clutch | electric |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 45.9 inches
116 cm |
Weight | 530 to 565 pounds |
Front tire | 15x6.00-6 |
Rear tire | 20x10.00-8 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | flywheel alternator |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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 | |
Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 1996, by John Deere | |
Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 1997, by John Deere | |
Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 1998, by John Deere | |
Operator's Manual LX172, LX173, LX176, LX178, and LX188 (OMM134134) published in 1997 | |
Lawn & Grounds Care Sales Manual published in 1997, by John Deere* | |
*Publication contains known errors. |
Engine
Engine Detail — 426 cc / 26 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kohler CV15S |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Displacement | 426 cc
26 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.5x2.6 inches
89 x 66 mm |
Power (gross) | 15 hp
11.2 kW |
Compression | 8.5:1 |
Idle RPM | 1650-3350 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
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 |
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Dimensions
John Deere LX173 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 15x6.00-6 |
Lawn/turf rear | 20x10.00-8 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 45.9 inches
116 cm |
Length | 66.1 inches
167 cm |
Width | 36 inches
91 cm |
Height | 40.2 inches
102 cm |
Front tread | 29.1 inches
73 cm |
Rear tread | 26.8 inches
68 cm |
John Deere LX173 Weight | |
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530 lbs (with 38" deck)
240 kg | |
545 lbs (with 44" deck)
247 kg | |
565 lbs (with 48" deck)
256 kg | |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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38" mid-mount mower deck | |
44" mid-mount mower deck | |
48" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade |
Photos
John Deere LX173
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