John Deere RX75
The John Deere RX75 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 290 cc 17.7 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 9 hp / 6.7 kW. Transmission: 7 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 380 lbs 172 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 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
Overview
![]() | 1987 - 1990
Riding lawn mower |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Riding lawn mower | |
Original price was $1,750 in 1990 | |
Variants | |
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RX75 | economy |
SX75 | deluxe |
John Deere RX75 Engine | |
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9HP Kawasaki 290cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 1.0 gal
3.8 L |
Engine details ... | |
John Deere RX75 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 ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Battery volts | 12 |
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
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 | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Sparkplug | Champion RN11YC |
Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches
0.762 mm |
Oil capacity | 1.2 qts
1.1 L |
Oil change | 50 h |
Transmission
Transmission — 7 forward and 1 reverse mechanical variable transmission
Type | mechanical variable transmission |
Gears | 7 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
John Deere RX75 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
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
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere RX75.
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 RX75 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere RX75.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)9 hp
Kilowatts (kW)6.7 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)9.1 PS
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