The John Deere LX173 riding mower had a production run of only 2 years, from 1996 to 1998. During this 2-year production period, all manufacturing of the JD LX173 took place at the Horicon plant in Wisconsin. This is where virtually every John Deere mower in recent memory has been built. The LX173 uses a Kohler CV15S gasoline engine to power the mower deck and wheels. This engine is integrated into the 4×2 2WD chassis and produces a reasonable 15 HP. The motor is started by a 12 volt battery.
The John Deere LX173 mower is in the same class as the John Deere LX172 and John Deere LX176. It uses a hydrostatic transmission that gives it an unlimited number of gears, both forward and reverse. The JD LX173 Lawn Tractor can accommodate 2 different size mower decks. The first is a mower deck with a 38-inch width of cut. The other mower deck is much larger with a 48-inch width of cut. Keep in mind that the overall width of the mower decks will be approximately 10 inches greater than your cutting widths due to the fact that the discharge chute on each of them protrudes from the side.
When cutting grass with the John Deere LX173, you have a choice to let the grass get ejected from the discharge chute out the side of the mower deck or you can attach a bagger to the rear of the mower to catch the grass. grass clippings. Just remember to add front weight plates to the JD LX173 to keep it balanced with the bagger attached to the rear. This mower can also carry a snow blower or front blade, as well as other accessories at the rear.
