John Deere SX85
The John Deere SX85 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 465 cc 28.4 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 13 hp / 9.7 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse. Operating weight: 365 lbs 165 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 13 hp / 9.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
1.24 gal
4.7 L
Transmission
infinite forward and reverse
Operating Weight
365 lbs
165 kg
Overview
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1997 - 2003 | |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
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Original price | $2,149 (1997 ) |
$2,299 (2003 ) | |
Variants | |
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GX85 | gear drive |
SX85 | variator drive |
John Deere SX85 Engine | |
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13HP Briggs & Stratton 465cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 1.24 gal
4.7 L |
Engine details ... | |
John Deere SX85 Transmission | |
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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 | 365 lbs
165 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 CCA | 160 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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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 and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 2000, by John Deere | |
Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 2001, by John Deere | |
Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 2002, by John Deere | |
Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 2003, by John Deere | |
Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 2004, by John Deere | |
Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 2005, by John Deere | |
Lawn & Grounds Care Sales Manual published in 1997, by John Deere* | |
Commercial & Consumer Equipment Sales Manual published in 1999, by John Deere | |
Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1999, by John Deere | |
Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 2000, by John Deere | |
Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 2001, by John Deere | |
Deere Season 2002 published by John Deere | |
*Publication contains known errors. |
Engine
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Engine Detail — 465 cc / 28.4 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton 28M707 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Displacement | 465 cc
28.4 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.44x3.06 inches
87 x 78 mm |
Power (gross) | 13 hp
9.7 kW |
Air cleaner | dry element |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 1.7 qts
1.6 L |
Transmission
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Transmission — infinite forward and reverse mechanical variable transmission
Type | mechanical variable transmission |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
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Dimensions
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John Deere SX85 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 | 365 lbs
165 kg |
Attachments
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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 Lawn Tractors John Deere SX85 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere SX85.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)13 hp
Kilowatts (kW)9.7 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)13.2 PS
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