John Deere LX176
The John Deere LX176 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: Tuff Torq K61. Operating weight: 535 lbs*Weight with 38-inch mower deck. 242 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 14 hp / 10.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
2.5 gal
9.5 L
Transmission
Tuff Torq K61
Operating Weight
535 lbs*Weight with 38-inch mower deck.
242 kg
Overview
![]() | 1991 - 1998
LX 100 SeriesLawn tractor
LX 100 Series
Lawn tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Lawn tractor | |
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA | |
Original price was $4,150 in 1998 | |
Variants | |
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LX172 | five-speed transmission |
LX176 | hydrostatic transmission |
John Deere LX176 Engine | |
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14HP Kawasaki 422cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 2.5 gal
9.5 L |
Engine details ... | |
John Deere LX176 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Mechanical band 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 | 535 lbs
242 kg |
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 |
Charging amps | 13 |
Battery CCA | 255 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Riding Mowers Product Information Handbook published in 1991, by John Deere | |
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 | |
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 | |
Lawn & Grounds Care Sales Manual published in 1997, by John Deere* | |
*Publication contains known errors. | |
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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 | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 1.7 qts
1.6 L |
Transmission
Transmission — Tuff Torq K61
Transmission | Tuff Torq K61 |
Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Oil capacity | 3.6 qts
3.4 L |
Oil change | fill as needed |
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Dimensions
John Deere LX176 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 | 49.7 inches
126 cm |
Height | 40.2 inches
102 cm |
Weight | 535 lbs*Weight with 38-inch mower deck.
242 kg |
Keyed shaft rear axle | |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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38" mid-mount mower deck | |
44" mid-mount mower deck | |
48" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
While advertised with 38-inch mower deck, the LX176 was compatible with the 44 and 48 inch decks. |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere LX176.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 3.4 hrs
Approximately 3.4 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (2.5 gal / 9.5 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~0.7 gal/hr (2.8 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere LX176 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere LX176.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)14 hp
Kilowatts (kW)10.4 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)14.2 PS
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