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Lawn Tractor · 1997Unverified

John Deere SX85

Name: John Deere SX85
Brand: John Deere

John Deere SX85 — Riding lawn mower · 13 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere SX85 is a lawn tractor with a rated output of 13 horsepower, positioning it around the middle of its class in terms of power. It was manufactured from 1997 to 2003. The machine features a 1-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine, transmitting power through a two-wheel drive system, and has an listed weight of 165 kilograms. Its intended use is for tasks covering 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

13 hp

Weight

165 kg

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Variants represented

Richest spec table

55 rows

Recorded power

13 hp

Production years

1997-2003

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference

Riding lawn mowerReference

Original price$2,149 (1997 )Reference

Original price$2,299 (2003 )Reference

Two-wheel driveReference

SteeringmanualReference

Disc brakesReference

Open operator stationReference

Variants

GX85gear driveReference

SX85variator driveReference

Engine

13HP Briggs & Stratton 465cc 1-cyl gasolineReference

Fuel tank4.7 LReference

Briggs & Stratton 28M707Reference

gasolineReference

1-cylinderReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Displacement28.4 ciReference

Bore/Stroke87 x 78 mmReference

Power (gross)9.7 kWReference

Air cleanerdry elementReference

StarterelectricReference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity1.6 LReference

Transmission

mechanical variable transmissionReference

Typemechanical variable transmissionReference

Gearsinfinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTOindependentReference

ClutchmechanicalReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase106 cmReference

Weight165 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 SX85 attachments

30" mid-mount mower deckReference

SX85 Serial Numbers

1997085001Reference

1998095001Reference

1999105001Reference

2000110001Reference

2001115001Reference

2002120001Reference

2003125001Reference

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.

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