Lawn Tractor · 1989Unverified
John Deere 170
John Deere 170 — Late 100 Lawn Series · 14 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
14 hp
Weight
258 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Lawn tractorReference
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USAReference
Original price was $2,830 in 1990Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Integral mechanical transmission disc brakesReference
Open operator station with foam-padded seat. Optional weather enclosure soft cab (TY15382).Reference
Variants
170gear driveReference
175hydro driveReference
Engine
14HP Kawasaki 422cc 1-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank8.3 LReference
Kawasaki FC420VReference
gasolineReference
1-cylinderReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Displacement25.8 ciReference
Bore/Stroke89 x 68 mmReference
Power10.4 kWReference
Air cleanerdry with foam pre-cleanerReference
Rated RPM3350Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity1.4 LReference
Image courtesy of Douglas WardenskiReference
Transmission
5-speed gearReference
TransmissionPeerless 840AReference
Typebelt-driven gearReference
Gears5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil capacity1.0 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTOindependentReference
ClutchelectricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase113 cmReference
Weight258 kgReference
Front tire15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire18x8.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear18x8.50-8Reference
Length165 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)99 cmReference
Shipping weight258 kgReference
Front tread72 to 71 cmReference
Rear tread66 cmReference
John Deere 170 attachments
38" mid-mount mower deckReference
snowblowerReference
bladeReference
170 Serial Number Location
Serial number decal on the left side of the 170 tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference
170 Serial Numbers
1989M00170X595001Reference
1989-finalM00170X750000Reference
1990M00170X010001Reference
FinalM00170X100000Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemflywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps13Reference
Battery CCA255Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Attachment overview
38" mid-mount mower deckReference
SnowblowerReference
BladeReference
An optional 6.5-bushel rear bagger (BM16790) was available for the John Deere 170. Front wheel weights (35 pounds each) were recommended when the bagger was used on slopes. Dual 40-pound rear weight plates plus rear tire chains were available for use with the snowblower.Reference
38" Mower deck
Typemid-mount John DeereReference
Type2-blade with manual liftReference
Cutting width96 cmReference
Overall width126 cmReference
Cut height2 to 10 cmReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.