1996 - 1998
| 1996 - 1998 |
| LX 100 Series |
| Lawn tractor |
Series:
| Series: | LX172 ← | LX173 | → LX176 |
1990 - 1997
| 1990 - 1997 |
| LX 100 Series |
| Lawn tractor |
Production
| Production |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Type | Lawn tractor |
| Factory | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
| Original price | $2,970 (1991 ) |
| Original price | $3,350 (1996 ) |
John Deere LX172 Engine
| John Deere LX172 Engine |
| 14HP Kawasaki 422cc 1-cyl gasoline |
| Fuel tank | 2.5 gal
9.5 L |
| Engine details ... |
John Deere LX172 Transmission
| John Deere LX172 Transmission |
| 5-speed gear |
| Transmission details ... |
Mechanical
| Mechanical |
| Chassis | 4x2 2WD |
| Steering | manual |
| Brakes | disc |
| Cab | Open operator station |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Power Take-off (PTO) |
| Front PTO | independent |
| Clutch | electric |
Dimensions & Tires
| Dimensions & Tires |
| Wheelbase | 45.9 inches
116 cm |
| Weight | 525 lbs
238 kg |
| Front tire | 15x6.00-6 |
| Rear tire | 20x10.00-8 |
| Full dimensions and tires ... |
LX172 Serial Numbers
| LX172 Serial Numbers |
| 1995 | 110001 |
| 1996 | 130001 |
| 1997 | 160001 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
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LX172 Serial Location
| LX172 Serial Location |
|
| Serial number decal on the rear of the tractor, above the hitch. |
Electrical
| Electrical |
| Ground | negative |
| Charging system | flywheel alternator |
| Charging amps | 13 |
| Battery CCA | 255 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
Production
| Production |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Type | Lawn tractor |
| Factory | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
| Original price | $3,345 (1995 ) |
John Deere LX173 Engine
| John Deere LX173 Engine |
| 15HP Kohler 426cc 1-cyl gasoline |
| Fuel tank | 2.5 gal
9.5 L |
| Engine details ... |
1996 - 1998
| 1996 - 1998 |
| LX 100 Series |
| Lawn tractor |
Series:
| Series: | LX172 ← | LX173 | → LX176 |
Engine Detail
| Engine Detail |
| Kohler CV15S |
| gasoline |
| 1-cylinder |
| air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Displacement | 426 cc
26 ci |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.5x2.6 inches
89 x 66 mm |
| Power (gross) | 15 hp
11.2 kW |
| Compression | 8.5:1 |
| Idle RPM | 1650-3350 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
John Deere LX173 Transmission
| John Deere LX173 Transmission |
| 5-speed gear |
| Transmission details ... |
1996 - 1998
| 1996 - 1998 |
| LX 100 Series |
| Lawn tractor |
Series:
| Series: | LX172 ← | LX173 | → LX176 |
Transmission
| Transmission |
| Transmission | Peerless 801 |
| Type | belt-driven gear |
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 1.1 qts
1.0 L |
| Oil change | fill as needed
|
Speeds
Mechanical
| Mechanical |
| Chassis | 4x2 2WD |
| Steering | manual |
| Brakes | disc |
| Cab | Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Power Take-off (PTO) |
| Front PTO | independent |
| Clutch | electric |
Dimensions & Tires
| Dimensions & Tires |
| Wheelbase | 45.9 inches
116 cm |
| Weight | 530 to 565 pounds |
| Front tire | 15x6.00-6 |
| Rear tire | 20x10.00-8 |
| Full dimensions and tires ... |
1996 - 1998
| 1996 - 1998 |
| LX 100 Series |
| Lawn tractor |
Series:
| Series: | LX172 ← | LX173 | → LX176 |
John Deere LX173 Tires
| John Deere LX173 Tires |
| Lawn/turf front | 15x6.00-6 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 20x10.00-8 |
LX173 Serial Numbers
| LX173 Serial Numbers |
| 1996 | 150001 |
| 1997 | 160001 |
| 1998 | 180001 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
|
LX173 Serial Location
| LX173 Serial Location |
|
| Serial number decal on the rear of the tractor, above the hitch. |
Electrical
| Electrical |
| Ground | negative |
| Charging system | flywheel alternator |
| Battery volts | 12 |
