The John Deere SX75 is a lawn tractor model rated at approximately 9 hp, positioning it at the lower end of its class in terms of engine power. It was manufactured between 1987 and 1990. Technical features of the SX75 include a 1-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine, paired with two-wheel drive and a 7-speed gearbox. The tractor has an operating weight of 176 kg and is suited to working on areas of up to 200 acres.
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Rated power
9 hp
Weight
176 kg
Catalogue coverage
Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
55 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 $2,040 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 RCJ8Reference
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
Weight176 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 SX75 attachments
30" mid-mount mower deckReference
SX75 Serial Numbers
Location:Serial number plate on the rear of the John Deere SX75, to the left of the drawbar.Reference
1987M0SX75X420001Reference
1988M0SX75X475001Reference
1989M0SX75X595001Reference
1990M0SX75X010001Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Battery CCA160Reference
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.
