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John Deere LX178

John Deere LX178 — LX 100 Series · 15 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere LX178 is a lawn tractor with a power rating of approximately 15 hp, a typical figure for its class. Manufactured from 1991 to 1998, it features a 2-cylinder petrol liquid-cooled engine, paired with two-wheel drive and hydrostatic transmission. The tractor's operating weight is listed at 244 kg, and it is designed for use on areas of up to 200 acres.

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

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
65 rows
Recorded power
15 hp
Recorded weight
244 kg
Transmissions
hydrostatic
Production years
1991-1998
Verified variants
0

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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.

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