Lawn Tractor · 1989Unverified
John Deere STX38 Black Deck
John Deere STX38 Black Deck — Model year 1989-19931994-1997 · 13 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
13 hp
Weight
196 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Lawn tractorReference
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USAReference
Original price$2,000 (1995 gear )Reference
Original price$2,500 (1995 hydrostatic )Reference
The "black-deck" STX38 replaced the original "yellow-deck" model in 1994. The black-deck model is considered to be an economy model with fewer features than the yellow-deck. The John Deere STX38 Motorsport special edition was available in 1996 and 1997.Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Integral mechanical disc brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Variants
STX38 Yellow-deck1988-1993Reference
STX38 Black-deck1994-1997Reference
Engine
13HP Kohler 398cc 1-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank4.7 LReference
Kohler CV13SReference
gasolineReference
1-cylinderReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Displacement24.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke87 x 67 mmReference
Power9.7 kWReference
Compression8.5:1Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity1.9 LReference
Transmission
5-speed gearReference
hydrostaticReference
TransmissionDana 4360Reference
Typebelt-driven gearReference
Gears5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil changesealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
TransmissionTuff Torq K-50Reference
Typebelt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gearsinfinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTOindependentReference
ClutchelectricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase113 cmReference
Weight196 kgReference
Front tire13x6.5-6Reference
Rear tire18x8.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front13x6.5-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear18x8.5-8Reference
Length152 cmReference
Width132 cmReference
Height98 cmReference
John Deere STX38 attachments
38" mid-mount mower deckReference
STX38 Serial Number Location
Serial number decal on the rear of the tractor.Reference
STX38 Serial Numbers
1994210001 (STX38 black deck)Reference
1995240001 (STX38 black deck)Reference
1996270001 (STX38 black deck)Reference
1997290001 (STX38 black deck)Reference
1996270001 (STX38 Motorsport)Reference
1997290001 (STX38 Motorsport)Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemflywheel alternatorReference
Battery volts12Reference
38" Mower deck
Typemid-mount John DeereReference
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.