John Deere LX178

The John Deere LX178 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 437 cc 26.7 ci engine. The rated power output is 15 hp 11.2 kW. Transmission: Tuff Torq K61. Operating weight: 540 lbs*Weight with 38-inch mower deck. 244 kg.

Overview

	1991 - 1998 LX 100 SeriesLawn tractor
1991 - 1998
LX 100 Series
Lawn tractor

1991 - 1998
LX 100 Series
Lawn tractor

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Lawn tractor
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Original price was $4,395 in 1995

Variants
LX178 Motorsport	special edition

John Deere LX178 Engine
15HP Kawasaki 437cc 2-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank	2.5 gal 9.5 L
Engine details ...

John Deere LX178 Transmission
hydrostatic
Transmission details ...

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

Photos
John Deere LX178 photos...

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

Dimensions & Tires
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
38" mid-mount mower deck
44" mid-mount mower deck
snowblower
blade
Attachment details ...

LX178 Serial Number Location
Serial number decal on the rear of the tractor, above the hitch.

LX178 Serial Numbers
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
Ground	negative
Charging system	flywheel alternator
Charging amps	15
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 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.
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

	1991 - 1998 LX 100 SeriesLawn tractor
1991 - 1998
LX 100 Series
Lawn tractor

1991 - 1998
LX 100 Series
Lawn tractor

Engine Detail
Kawasaki FD440V
gasoline
2-cylinder
liquid-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
Displacement	437 cc 26.7 ci
Bore/Stroke	2.64x2.44 inches 67 x 62 mm
Power (gross)	15 hp 11.2 kW
Air cleaner	dry with foam pre-cleaner
Compression	9.3:1
Idle RPM	1550-3350
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	1.6 qts 1.5 L

John Deere LX178 Engine

Transmission

	1991 - 1998 LX 100 SeriesLawn tractor
1991 - 1998
LX 100 Series
Lawn tractor

1991 - 1998
LX 100 Series
Lawn tractor

Transmission
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

Speeds

Dimensions

	1991 - 1998 LX 100 SeriesLawn tractor
1991 - 1998
LX 100 Series
Lawn tractor

1991 - 1998
LX 100 Series
Lawn tractor

John Deere LX178 Tires
Lawn/turf front	15x6.00-6
Lawn/turf rear	20x10.00-8

Dimensions
Wheelbase	46.7 inches 118 cm
Length	66.1 inches 167 cm
Height	40.2 inches 102 cm
Weight	540 lbs*Weight with 38-inch mower deck. 244 kg
Keyed shaft rear axle

Attachments

	1991 - 1998 LX 100 SeriesLawn tractor
1991 - 1998
LX 100 Series
Lawn tractor

1991 - 1998
LX 100 Series
Lawn tractor

Attachment overview
38" mid-mount mower deck
44" mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower
Blade

Photos

John Deere LX178, right side.

John Deere LX178, front view.