The John Deere RX75 is a lawn tractor with a rating of approximately 9 hp, positioning it at the lower end of its class in terms of power output. The model was manufactured from 1987 to 1990. It features a 1-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine, paired with a 7-speed transmission and two-wheel drive. Its operating weight is listed at 172 kg, and it is suitable for working 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
9 hp
Weight
172 kg
Catalogue coverage
Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
54 rows
Recorded power
9 hp
Transmissions
7-speed mechanical variable transmission
Production years
1987-1990
Verified variants
0
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Riding lawn mowerReference
Original price was $1,750 in 1990Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
SteeringmanualReference
Disc brakesReference
Open operator stationReference
Variants
RX75economyReference
SX75deluxeReference
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
Power6.7 kWReference
Air cleanerdry elementReference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
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
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 RX75 attachments
30" mid-mount mower deckReference
RX75 Serial Number Location
Serial number plate on the rear of the John Deere RX75, to the left of the drawbar.Reference
RX75 Serial Numbers
1987M0RX75X420001Reference
1988M0RX75X475001Reference
1989M0RX75X595001Reference
1990M0RX75X010001Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Battery volts12Reference
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.
