Lawn Tractor · 1991Unverified
John Deere LX178
John Deere LX178 — LX 100 Series · 15 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
15 hp
Weight
244 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Lawn tractorReference
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USAReference
Original price was $4,395 in 1995Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Band brakesReference
Open operator stationReference
Variants
LX178 Motorsportspecial editionReference
Engine
15HP Kawasaki 437cc 2-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank9.5 LReference
Kawasaki FD440VReference
gasolineReference
2-cylinderReference
liquid-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Displacement26.7 ciReference
Bore/Stroke67 x 62 mmReference
Power (gross)11.2 kWReference
Air cleanerdry with foam pre-cleanerReference
Compression9.3:1Reference
Idle RPM1550-3350Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity1.5 LReference
Transmission
hydrostaticReference
TransmissionTuff Torq K61Reference
Typebelt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gearsinfinite forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity3.4 LReference
Oil changefill as neededReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTOindependentReference
ClutchelectricReference
Front PTO TypepulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase118 cmReference
Weight244 kgReference
Front tire15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire20x10.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf front15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear20x10.00-8Reference
Length167 cmReference
Height102 cmReference
Keyed shaft rear axleReference
John Deere LX178 attachments
38" mid-mount mower deckReference
44" mid-mount mower deckReference
snowblowerReference
bladeReference
LX178 Serial Number Location
Serial number decal on the rear of the tractor, above the hitch.Reference
LX178 Serial Numbers
1991010001Reference
1992040001Reference
1993070001Reference
1994090001Reference
1995110001Reference
1996130001Reference
1997160001Reference
1998180001Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemflywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps15Reference
Battery CCA255Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Attachment overview
38" mid-mount mower deckReference
44" mid-mount mower deckReference
SnowblowerReference
BladeReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.