Production | |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Type | Lawn tractor |
| Factory | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
| Original price | $2,830 (1990 ) |
Variants | |
| gear drive | |
| hydro drive | |
Mechanical | |
| Chassis | 4x2 2WD |
| Steering | manual |
| Brakes | integral mechanical transmission disc |
| Cab | Open operator station with foam-padded seat. Optional weather enclosure soft cab . (TY15382) |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Mid PTO | independent |
| Clutch | electric |
170 Serial Numbers | |
| 1989 | M00170X595001 |
| 1989-final | M00170X750000 |
| 1990 | M00170X010001 |
| Final | M00170X100000 |
170 Serial Location | |
| Serial number decal on the left side of the 170 tractor frame, above the front axle. |
Electrical | |
| Ground | negative |
| Charging system | flywheel alternator |
| Charging amps | 13 |
| Battery CCA | 255 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
Engine Detail | |
| Kawasaki FC420V | |
| gasoline | |
| 1-cylinder | |
| air-cooled vertical-shaft | |
| Displacement | 422 cc 25.8 ci |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.50x2.68 inches 89 x 68 mm |
| Power | 14 hp 10.4 kW |
| Air cleaner | dry with foam pre-cleaner |
| Rated RPM | 3350 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil capacity | 1.5 qts 1.4 L |
Transmission | |
| Transmission | Peerless 840A |
| Type | belt-driven gear |
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 1.1 qts 1.0 L |
Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 44.7 inches 113 cm |
| Length | 65 inches 165 cm |
| Height (steering wheel) | 39.3 inches 99 cm |
| Shipping weight | 570 lbs 258 kg |
| Front tread | 28.5 to 28.1 inches 72 to 71 cm |
| Rear tread | 26.1 inches 66 cm |