John Deere

LX173

Horsepower
15hp
Production
1996–1998
Category
lawn

Overview

Production

Original Price$3,345 (1995)
Engine15HP Kohler 426cc 1-cyl gasoline
Tractor Typelawn
SeriesLX 100 Series
Manufacture LocationHoricon, Wisconsin, USA

Mechanical

Drive Typetwo-wheel drive
Steeringmanual
Brakesdisc

PTO & Hitch

Front PTO Typeindependent
PTO Clutchelectric

Other

Blade Availabletrue
Operator Stationopen operator station
Fuel Tank Gas2.5 gal (9.5 L)
Mower Deck Options38" mid-mount mower deck, 44" mid-mount mower deck, 48" mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower Availabletrue
Serial Number Locationrear of the tractor, above the hitch

Engine

EngineKohler CV15S
Fuel Typegasoline
Cylinders1-cylinder
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Displacement26 ci (426 cc)
Bore3.5 in (89 mm)
Bore Stroke3.5x2.6 in (89 x 66 mm)
Stroke2.6 in (66 mm)
Compression Ratio8.5
Power Gross15 hp (11.2 kW)
Starter Volts12
Starter Typeelectric
Idle1650-3350 RPM

Dimensions

Length66.1 in (167 cm)
Width36 in (91 cm)
Height40.2 in (102 cm)
Wheelbase45.9 in (116 cm)
Front Tread29.1 in (73 cm)
Rear Tread26.8 in (68 cm)
Tires Front15x6.00-6
Tires Rear20x10.00-8
Tires Lawn Front15x6.00-6
Tires Lawn Rear20x10.00-8

Transmission

Transmission Typebelt-driven gear
Transmission ModelPeerless 801
Gears5 forward and 1 reverse
Oil Capacity1.1 qts (1 L)
Oil Change Interval Hoursfill as needed

Available Attachments

38" mid-mount mower deck44" mid-mount mower deck48" mid-mount mower deckSnowblowerBlade