John Deere LX188
The John Deere LX188 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 437 cc 26.7 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 17 hp / 12.7 kW. Transmission: Tuff Torq K61. Operating weight: 590 lbs*Weight with 48-inch mower deck. 267 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 17 hp / 12.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
2.4 gal
9.1 L
Transmission
Tuff Torq K61
Operating Weight
590 lbs*Weight with 48-inch mower deck.
267 kg
Overview
![]() | 1992 - 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 $4,895 in 1995 | |
John Deere LX188 Engine | |
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17HP Kawasaki 437cc 2-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 2.4 gal
9.1 L |
Engine details ... | |
John Deere LX188 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
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 | 590 lbs
267 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 | 15 |
Battery CCA | 255 |
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 | |
Lawn Tractors published in 1991, by John Deere | |
Walk-Behind - Riders - Lawn Tractors - Residential Front Mowers published in 1996, by John Deere | |
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 | |
Lawn & Grounds Care Sales Manual published in 1997, by John Deere* | |
*Publication contains known errors. |
Engine
Engine Detail — 437 cc / 26.7 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kawasaki FD501V |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 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) | 17 hp
12.7 kW |
Air cleaner | dry with foam pre-cleaner |
Idle RPM | 1550-3600 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 1.6 qts
1.5 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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LX188 Transmission Controls | |
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1 | Throttle |
2 | Brake |
3 | Forward |
4 | Reverse |
5 | Parking brake |
Dimensions
John Deere LX188 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 | 59.2 inches
150 cm |
Height | 40.2 inches
102 cm |
Weight | 590 lbs*Weight with 48-inch mower deck.
267 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 |
Photos
John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere LX188 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere LX188.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)17 hp
Kilowatts (kW)12.7 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)17.2 PS
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