John Deere
STX30
Horsepower
9hp
Production
1989–1993
Category
lawn
Overview
Production
| Engine | 9HP Kohler 398cc 1-cyl gasoline |
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| Tractor Type | lawn |
| Manufacture Location | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
Mechanical
| Drive Type | two-wheel drive |
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| Steering | manual sector-and-pinion |
| Brakes | integral mechanical disc |
PTO & Hitch
| Mid PTO Type | independent |
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Fuel Capacity
| Fuel Capacity Rops | 1.25 gal (4.7 L) |
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Other
| Mid PTO Clutch | electric |
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| Operator Station | open operator station with foam-padded seat |
| Mid Mount Mower Deck | 30" mid-mount mower deck |
| Snowblower Available | true |
| Serial Number Location | rear of the tractor, behind the left wheel |
Engine
| Engine | Kohler CF12.5-1216S |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Displacement | 24.3 ci (398 cc) |
| Bore | 3.43 in (87 mm) |
| Bore Stroke | 3.425x2.638 in (87 x 67 mm) |
| Stroke | 2.64 in (67 mm) |
| Compression Ratio | 8.9 |
| Power | 9 hp (6.7 kW) |
| Air Cleaner | paper and foam |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Oil Capacity | 2 qts (1.9 L) |
| Oil Change Interval Hours | 50 |
| Sparkplug Type | Champion RC12YC |
| Sparkplug Gap | 0.04 in (1.02 mm) |
| Idle | 1350-3350 RPM |
Dimensions
| Length | 60 in (152 cm) |
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| Width | 43.5 in (110 cm) |
| Height | 38.6 in (98 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 44.69 in (113 cm) |
| Weight | 417 lbs (189 kg) |
| Tires Front | 13x5-6 |
| Tires Rear | 18x6.5-8 |
| Tires Lawn Front | 13x5-6 |
| Tires Lawn Rear | 18x6.5-8 |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Transmission Model | Peerless 920 |
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Oil Change Interval Hours | sealed unit, owner service is not recommended |
Available Attachments
30" mid-mount mower deckSnowblower
| Mower Deck | 30 in (76 cm) |
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| Mower Deck Type | mid-mount |
| Mower Deck Brand | John Deere |
| Cutting Width | 30 in (76 cm) |
| Cut Height Max | 4 in (10 cm) |
| Cut Height Min | 1 in (2 cm) |
| Mower Decks Blade Count | 1 |
| Mower Deck Cut Positions | 7 |
A twin-bag 6.5-bushel rear grass bagger (BM16868) was optional. If the tractor was operating on hills with the bagger then 35-pound wheel weights were recommended. Rear-tire chains and a rear suitcase-style weight bracket were available for use with the snowblower.