John Deere
LX178
Horsepower
15hp
Production
1991–1998
Category
lawn
Overview
Production
| Original Price | $4,395 (1995) |
|---|---|
| Engine | Kawasaki 437cc 2-cyl gasoline |
| Tractor Type | lawn |
| Series | LX 100 Series |
| Manufacture Location | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
Mechanical
| Drive Type | two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | manual |
| Brakes | band |
PTO & Hitch
| Front PTO Type | independent |
|---|
Other
| Front PTO Clutch | electric |
|---|---|
| Operator Station | open |
| Fuel Tank Gas | 2.5 gal (9.5 L) |
| Mower Deck Options | 38" mid-mount, 44" mid-mount |
| Available Attachments | snowblower, blade |
Engine
| Engine | Kawasaki FD440V |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin |
| Displacement | 26.7 ci (437 cc) |
| Bore | 2.64 in (67 mm) |
| Bore Stroke | 2.64x2.44 in (67 x 62 mm) |
| Stroke | 2.44 in (62 mm) |
| Compression Ratio | 9.3 |
| Power Gross | 15 hp (11.2 kW) |
| Air Cleaner | dry with foam pre-cleaner |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Starter Type | electric |
| Oil Capacity | 1.6 qts (1.5 L) |
| Idle | 1550-3350 RPM |
Dimensions
| Length | 66.1 in (167 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 40.2 in (102 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 46.7 in (118 cm) |
| Weight | 540 lbs (244 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 hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Transmission Model | Tuff Torq K61 |
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Oil Capacity | 3.6 qts (3.4 L) |
| Oil Change Interval Hours | fill as needed |
Available Attachments
38" mid-mount mower deck44" mid-mount mower deckSnowblowerBlade