Lawn Tractor · 1989Unverified
John Deere STX38 Yellow Deck
John Deere STX38 Yellow 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 was $2,350 in 1993Reference
Two basic versions of the STX38 were the original "yellow-deck" from 1989 to 1993, and the later "black-deck" from 1994 to 1997. The STX38 yellow-deck model was available with more features than the later black-deck version. A kit (AM107293) was optional to add headlights.Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Steeringmanual sector-and-pinionReference
Integral mechanical disc brakesReference
Open operator station with foam-padded seat.Reference
Variants
STX38 Yellow-deck1988-1993Reference
STX38 Black-deck1994-1997Reference
Engine
12.5HP Kohler 398cc 1-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank4.7 LReference
Kohler CV12.5-1215Reference
gasolineReference
1-cylinderReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Displacement24.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke87 x 67 mmReference
Power9.3 kWReference
Air cleanerpaper and foamReference
Compression8.9:1Reference
Idle RPM1350-3350Reference
Starter volts12Reference
SparkplugChampion RC12YCReference
Sparkplug gap1.016 mmReference
Oil capacity1.9 LReference
Oil change50 hReference
Transmission
5-speed gearReference
TransmissionPeerless 920Reference
Typebelt-driven gearReference
Gears5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil changesealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTOelectricReference
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
snowblowerReference
STX38 Serial Number Location
Serial number decal on the lower-rear of the the John Deere STX38, near the drawbar.Reference
STX38 Serial Numbers
1989595001 (yellow deck)Reference
1990010001 (yellow deck)Reference
1991100001 (yellow deck)Reference
1992135001 (yellow deck)Reference
1993160001 (yellow deck)Reference
1994210001 (black deck)Reference
1995240001 (black deck)Reference
1996270001 (black deck)Reference
1997290001 (black deck)Reference
1996270001 (Motorsport)Reference
1997290001 (Motorsport)Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemflywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps15Reference
Battery CCA200Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Attachment overview
38" mid-mount mower deckReference
SnowblowerReference
A twin-bag 6.5-bushel rear grass bagger (BM16868) was optional. If the tractor was operating on hills with the bagger then 35-pound wheel weights were recommended. Rear-tire chains and a rear suitcase-style weight bracket were available for use with the snowblower.Reference
38" Mower deck
Typemid-mount John DeereReference
Type2-blade with manual liftReference
Cutting width96 cmReference
Cut height2 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions7Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.