John Deere X117R
The John Deere X117R is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 499 cc 30.5 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 14.5 hp / 10.8 kW. Transmission: Tuff Torq K46EE. Operating weight: 516 lbs 234 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 14.5 hp / 10.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
2 gal
7.6 L
Transmission
Tuff Torq K46EE
Operating Weight
516 lbs
234 kg
Overview
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Rear-discharge mower | |
Built in Greeneville, Tennessee, USA | |
John Deere X117R Engine | |
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10.8KW Briggs & Stratton 499cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 2 gal
7.6 L |
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John Deere X117R Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
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Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | manual |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 516 lbs
234 kg |
Front tire | 15x6-6 |
Rear tire | 18x18.5-8 |
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Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging amps | 9 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery Group | U1 |
References | |
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Lawn Care Solutions published in 2020, by John Deere | |
Operator's Manual X117R, X147R and X167R (OMUC22606) published in 2020 |
Engine
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Engine Detail — 499 cc / 30.5 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton 31R977 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Displacement | 499 cc
30.5 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.56x3.06 inches
90 x 78 mm |
Power | 14.5 hp
10.8 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 2.8 qts
2.6 L |
Oil change | 50 h |
Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches
0.762 mm |
Transmission
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Transmission — Tuff Torq K46EE
Transmission | Tuff Torq K46EE |
Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Oil change | sealed unit, owner service is not recommended |
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Dimensions
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John Deere X117R Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 15x6-6 |
Lawn/turf rear | 18x18.5-8 |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 95.3 inches
242 cm |
Width | 37.8 inches
96 cm |
Height | 40.2 inches
102 cm |
Weight | 516 lbs
234 kg |
Attachments
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Attachment overview | |
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91 cm mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
The X117R is equipped with a 300 liter rear collection system. |
36" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount John Deere |
2-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 36 inches
91 cm |
Cut height | 1 to 3.5 inch
2 to 8 cm |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere X117R.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 2.7 hrs
Approximately 2.7 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (2 gal / 7.6 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~0.8 gal/hr (2.9 L/hr)
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 X117R Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere X117R.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)14.5 hp
Kilowatts (kW)10.8 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)14.7 PS
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