Lawn Tractor · 1991Unverified
John Deere LX172
John Deere LX172 — LX 100 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
238 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Lawn tractorReference
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USAReference
Original price$2,970 (1991 )Reference
Original price$3,350 (1996 )Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Disc brakesReference
Open operator stationReference
Variants
LX172five-speed transmissionReference
LX176hydrostatic transmissionReference
Engine
14HP Kawasaki 422cc 1-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank9.5 LReference
Kawasaki FC420VReference
gasolineReference
1-cylinderReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Displacement25.8 ciReference
Bore/Stroke89 x 68 mmReference
Power (gross)10.4 kWReference
Air cleanerdry with foam pre-cleanerReference
Idle RPM1550-3350Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity1.6 LReference
Transmission
5-speed gearReference
TransmissionPeerless 801Reference
Typebelt-driven gearReference
Gears5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil capacity1.0 LReference
Oil changefill as neededReference
1ClutchReference
2ThrottleReference
3BrakeReference
4Parking brakeReference
5Gear shiftReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTOindependentReference
ClutchelectricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase116 cmReference
Weight238 kgReference
Front tire15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire20x10.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf front15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear20x10.00-8Reference
Length167 cmReference
Width126 cmReference
Height102 cmReference
Keyed shaft rear axleReference
John Deere LX172 attachments
38" mid-mount mower deckReference
snowblowerReference
LX172 Serial Number Location
Serial number decal on the rear of the tractor, above the hitch.Reference
LX172 Serial Numbers
199110001Reference
199240001Reference
199370001Reference
199490001Reference
1995110001Reference
1996130001Reference
1997160001Reference
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
While advertised with 38-inch mower deck, the LX172 was compatible with the 44 and 48 inch decks.Reference
38" Mower deck
Typemid-mount John DeereReference
Type2-blade with manual liftReference
Cutting width96 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.