John Deere RX73
The John Deere RX73 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 290 cc 17.7 ci engine. The rated power output is 9 hp 6.7 kW. Transmission: 7 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 380 lbs 172 kg.
Engine Power
9 hp
6.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
1.0 gal
3.8 L
Transmission
7 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
380 lbs
172 kg
John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere RX73 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
 | 1987 - 1990
Riding lawn mower |
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1987 - 1990 | |
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1987 - 1990 | |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Riding lawn mower | |
Original price was $1,550 in 1990 | |
John Deere RX73 Engine | |
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9HP Kawasaki 290cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 1.0 gal
3.8 L |
Engine details ...  | |
John Deere RX73 Transmission | |
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7-speed mechanical variable transmission | |
Transmission details ...  |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
Disc brakes | |
Open operator station | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | mechanical |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 42 inches
106 cm |
Weight | 380 lbs
172 kg |
Front tire | 11x4.00-5 |
Rear tire | 16x6.50-8 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
References | |
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Lawn & Garden Equipment published in 1990, by John Deere | |
Operator's Manual RX73, RX75, RX95, SX75, and SX95 Riding Mowers (OM-M90058) published in 1987 | |
Grounds Care & Recreation Products Sales Manual published in 1989, by John Deere | |
Operator's Manual Grass Bagger or RX, SX, SRX, and GX Riding Mowers and LX Lawn Tractors (OMM115491) published in 1991 |
Engine
| 1987 - 1990
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1987 - 1990 | |
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Engine Detail — 290 cc / 17.7 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kawasaki FC290V |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Displacement | 290 cc
17.7 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.07x2.36 inches
78 x 60 mm |
Power | 9 hp
6.7 kW |
Air cleaner | dry element |
Starter type | manual recoil |
Sparkplug | Champion RN11YC |
Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches
0.762 mm |
Oil capacity | 1.2 qts
1.1 L |
Oil change | 50 h |
Transmission
| 1987 - 1990
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1987 - 1990 | |
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1987 - 1990 | |
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Riding lawn mower |
Transmission — 7 forward and 1 reverse mechanical variable transmission
Type | mechanical variable transmission |
Gears | 7 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
| 1987 - 1990
Riding lawn mower |
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1987 - 1990 | |
Riding lawn mower | |
1987 - 1990 | |
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Riding lawn mower |
John Deere RX73 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 11x4.00-5 |
Lawn/turf rear | 16x6.50-8 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 42 inches
106 cm |
Length | 61 inches
154 cm |
Width | 26 inches
66 cm |
Height | 39 inches
99 cm |
Weight | 380 lbs
172 kg |
Attachments
| 1987 - 1990
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1987 - 1990 | |
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1987 - 1990 | |
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30" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount John Deere |
1-blade | |
Cutting width | 30 inches
76 cm |
Overall width | 42 inches
106 cm |
Cut height | 1 to 4 inch
2 to 10 cm |
Photos
John Deere RX73
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