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John Deere GX70 vs John Deere RX73
Verdict: John Deere GX70 vs John Deere RX73
The John Deere GX70 and the John Deere RX73 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 9 hp. John Deere GX70 is the newer design (1991 vs 1987). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
9 hp
9 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Steering
manualReference
manualReference
Engine
Displacement
17.7 ciReference
17.7 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
78 x 60 mmReference
78 x 60 mmReference
Power
6.7 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dry elementReference
dry elementReference
Starter type
manual recoilReference
manual recoilReference
Fuel tank
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3.8 LReference
Power (gross)
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6.7 kWReference
Sparkplug
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Champion RN11YCReference
Sparkplug gap
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0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
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1.1 LReference
Oil change
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50 hReference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
7 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
mechanicalReference
mechanicalReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Front tire
11x4.00-5Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Rear tire
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
11x4.00-5Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Wheelbase
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106 cmReference
Weight
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172 kgReference
Length
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154 cmReference
Width
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66 cmReference
Height
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99 cmReference
John Deere GX70 attachments
GX70 Serial Numbers
1991
010001Reference
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1992
025001Reference
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30" Mower deck
Type
gearReference
mechanical variable transmissionReference
Cutting width
76 cmReference
76 cmReference
Overall width
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106 cmReference
Cut height
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2 to 10 cmReference
John Deere RX73 attachments
RX73 Serial Numbers
1987
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M0RX73X420001Reference
1988
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M0RX73X475001Reference
1989
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M0RX73X595001Reference
1990
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M0RX73X010001Reference
Location:
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Serial number plate on the rear of the John Deere RX73, to the left of the drawbar.Reference
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.