Production | |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Type | Lawn tractor |
| Factory | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
| The STX30 was the smallest lawn tractor in the John Deere line during its production. Front headlights lights were available as a kit (AM107293). | |
Mechanical | |
| Chassis | 4x2 2WD |
| Steering | manual sector-and-pinion |
| Brakes | integral mechanical disc |
| Cab | Open operator station with foam-padded seat. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Mid PTO | independent |
| Clutch | electric |
STX30 Serial Numbers | |
| 1989 | 595001 |
| 1990 | 010001 |
| 1991 | 100001 |
| 1992 | 135001 |
| 1993 | 160000 |
| Final | 210000 |
STX30 Serial Location | |
| Serial number decal on the rear of the tractor, behind the left wheel. |
Electrical | |
| Ground | negative |
| Charging system | flywheel alternator |
| Charging amps | 15 |
| Battery CCA | 200 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
Engine Detail | |
| Kohler CF12.5-1216S | |
| gasoline | |
| 1-cylinder | |
| air-cooled vertical-shaft | |
| Displacement | 398 cc 24.3 ci |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.425x2.638 inches 87 x 67 mm |
| Power | 9 hp 6.7 kW |
| Air cleaner | paper and foam |
| Compression | 8.9:1 |
| Idle RPM | 1350-3350 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Sparkplug | Champion RC12YC |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.040 inches 1.016 mm |
Transmission | |
| Transmission | Peerless 920 |
| Type | belt-driven gear |
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Oil change | sealed unit, owner service is not recommended |
Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 44.69 inches 113 cm |
| Length | 60 inches 152 cm |
| Width | 43.5 inches 110 cm |
| Height (steering wheel) | 38.6 inches 98 cm |
| Weight | 417 lbs 189 kg |