John Deere
LX172
Horsepower
14hp
Production
1991–1997
Category
lawn
Overview
Production
| Original Price | $2,970 (1991) |
|---|---|
| Engine | 14HP Kawasaki 422cc 1-cyl gasoline |
| Tractor Type | lawn |
| Series | LX 100 Series |
| Manufacture Location | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
Mechanical
| Drive Type | two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | manual |
| Brakes | disc |
PTO & Hitch
| Front PTO Type | independent |
|---|---|
| PTO Clutch | electric |
Other
| Mower Deck | 38" mid-mount mower deck |
|---|---|
| Variant Lx172 | five-speed transmission |
| Variant Lx176 | hydrostatic transmission |
| Operator Station | open |
| Fuel Tank Gas | 2.5 gal (9.5 L) |
| Snowblower Available | true |
Engine
| Engine | Kawasaki FC420V |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Displacement | 25.8 ci (422 cc) |
| Bore | 3.5 in (89 mm) |
| Bore Stroke | 3.50x2.68 in (89 x 68 mm) |
| Stroke | 2.68 in (68 mm) |
| Power Gross | 14 hp (10.4 kW) |
| Air Cleaner | dry with foam pre-cleaner |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Oil Capacity | 1.7 qts (1.6 L) |
| Idle | 1550-3350 RPM |
Dimensions
| Length | 66.1 in (167 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 49.7 in (126 cm) |
| Height | 40.2 in (102 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 45.9 in (116 cm) |
| Weight | 525 lbs (238 kg) |
| Weight Note | Weight with 38-inch mower deck |
| Tires Lawn Front | 15x6.00-6 |
| Tires Lawn Rear | 20x10.00-8 |
Keyed shaft rear axle
Transmission
| Transmission Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Transmission Model | Peerless 801 |
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Oil Capacity | 1.1 qts (1 L) |
| Oil Change Interval Hours | fill as needed |
Available Attachments
38" mid-mount mower deckSnowblower
| Mower Deck | 38 in (96 cm) |
|---|---|
| Mower Deck Type | mid-mount |
| Mower Deck Brand | John Deere |
| Cutting Width | 38 in (96 cm) |
| Mower Decks Blade Count | 2 |
While advertised with 38-inch mower deck, the LX172 was compatible with the 44 and 48 inch decks.