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Lawn Tractor · 1987Unverified

John Deere RX73

Name: John Deere RX73
Brand: John Deere

John Deere RX73 — Riding lawn mower · 9 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere RX73 is a lawn tractor with a rated power of 9 hp, categorising it as a lighter model within its class. The RX73 was manufactured from 1987 to 1990. It is equipped with a 1-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine, paired with two-wheel drive and a 7-speed gearbox. Its operating weight is listed at 172 kg, with a maximum operational area of up to 200 ac.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

9 hp

Weight

172 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

49 rows

Recorded power

9 hp

Transmissions

7-speed mechanical variable transmission

Production years

1987-1990

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference

Riding lawn mowerReference

Original price was $1,550 in 1990Reference

Two-wheel driveReference

SteeringmanualReference

Disc brakesReference

Open operator stationReference

Engine

9HP Kawasaki 290cc 1-cyl gasolineReference

Fuel tank3.8 LReference

Kawasaki FC290VReference

gasolineReference

1-cylinderReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Displacement17.7 ciReference

Bore/Stroke78 x 60 mmReference

Power (gross)6.7 kWReference

Air cleanerdry elementReference

Starter typemanual recoilReference

SparkplugChampion RN11YCReference

Sparkplug gap0.762 mmReference

Oil capacity1.1 LReference

Oil change50 hReference

Transmission

7-speed mechanical variable transmissionReference

Typemechanical variable transmissionReference

Gears7 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTOindependentReference

ClutchmechanicalReference

Mid PTO TypepulleyReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase106 cmReference

Weight172 kgReference

Front tire11x4.00-5Reference

Rear tire16x6.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf front11x4.00-5Reference

Lawn/turf rear16x6.50-8Reference

Length154 cmReference

Width66 cmReference

Height99 cmReference

John Deere RX73 attachments

30" mid-mount mower deckReference

RX73 Serial Numbers

Location:Serial number plate on the rear of the John Deere RX73, to the left of the drawbar.Reference

1987M0RX73X420001Reference

1988M0RX73X475001Reference

1989M0RX73X595001Reference

1990M0RX73X010001Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

30" Mower deck

Typemid-mount John DeereReference

Type1-bladeReference

Cutting width76 cmReference

Overall width106 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.

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