john deere lawn tractors lx178
![]() | 1991 - 1998
LX 100 SeriesLawn tractor | 1991 - 1998 | LX 100 Series | Lawn tractor |
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1991 - 1998 | ||||
LX 100 Series | ||||
Lawn tractor |
1991 - 1998 | |
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LX 100 Series | |
Lawn tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Lawn tractor | |
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA | |
Original price was $4,395 in 1995 |
Variants | |
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LX178 Motorsport | special edition |
John Deere LX178 Engine | |
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15HP Kawasaki 437cc 2-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 2.5 gal
9.5 L |
Engine details ... ![]() |
John Deere LX178 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ... ![]() |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Band brakes | |
Open operator station |
Photos | |
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John Deere LX178 photos... ![]() |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Front PTO | independent |
Clutch | electric |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 46.7 inches
118 cm |
Weight | 540 lbs
244 kg |
Front tire | 15x6.00-6 |
Rear tire | 20x10.00-8 |
Full dimensions and tires ... ![]() |
John Deere LX178 attachments | |
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38" mid-mount mower deck | |
44" mid-mount mower deck | |
snowblower | |
blade | |
Attachment details ... ![]() |
LX178 Serial Number Location | |
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Serial number decal on the rear of the tractor, above the hitch. |
LX178 Serial Numbers | |
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1991 | 010001 |
1992 | 040001 |
1993 | 070001 |
1994 | 090001 |
1995 | 110001 |
1996 | 130001 |
1997 | 160001 |
1998 | 180001 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | flywheel alternator |
Charging amps | 15 |
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 |
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