Production | |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Type | Riding lawn mower |
| Original price | $1,550 (1990 ) |
Mechanical | |
| Chassis | 4x2 2WD |
| Steering | manual |
| Brakes | disc |
| Cab | Open operator station |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Mid PTO | independent |
| Clutch | mechanical |
RX73 Serial Numbers | |
| Location: | Serial number plate on the rear of the John Deere RX73, to the left of the drawbar. |
| 1987 | M0RX73X420001 |
| 1988 | M0RX73X475001 |
| 1989 | M0RX73X595001 |
| 1990 | M0RX73X010001 |
Engine Detail | |
| Kawasaki FC290V | |
| gasoline | |
| 1-cylinder | |
| air-cooled vertical-shaft | |
| Displacement | 290 cc 17.7 ci |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.07x2.36 inches 78 x 60 mm |
| Power | 9 hp 6.7 kW |
| Air cleaner | dry element |
| Starter type | manual recoil |
| Sparkplug | Champion RN11YC |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches 0.762 mm |
Transmission | |
| Type | mechanical variable transmission |
| Gears | 7 forward and 1 reverse |
Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 42 inches 106 cm |
| Length | 61 inches 154 cm |
| Width | 26 inches 66 cm |
| Height | 39 inches 99 cm |
| Weight | 380 lbs 172 kg |