The John Deere LT170 is a 2WD lawn tractor from the LT series. This tractor was manufactured by John Deere in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA during 2002. The John Deere LT170 is equipped with a 0.5 L V-twin gasoline engine and hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.
The John Deere LT170 lawn tractor used the Briggs & Stratton 303777 engine. It is a 0.5 L, 479 cm2, (29.2 cu·in) V-twin naturally aspirated gasoline engine with 68.6 mm (2.7 in) of the cylinder bore and 66.0 mm (2.6 in) of the piston stroke. This engine produced 16.2 PS (11.9 kW; 16.0 HP) of maximum output power.
The John Deere LT170 is equipped with manual steering, open operator station, 7.5 liters (2 US gal.; 1.6 Imp. gal) fuel tank and mid-mount John deere 42 in (1,060 mm) mower deck.
John Deere LT170 Specifications
| General Specifications | |
| Model | John Deere LT170 |
| Length | 1,720 mm (67.7 in) |
| Width | 1,210 mm (47.6 in) |
| Height | 1,040 mm (40.9 in) |
| Wheel base | – |
| Weight | 218 kg (480 lbs) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 7.5 liters (2 US gal.; 1.6 Imp. gal) |
| Battery | 12V, CCA 160A |
| Cabin type | Open operator station |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | Briggs & Stratton 303777 |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, air-cooled, V-twin |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Displacement | 0.5 L, 479 cm2, (29.2 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 68.6 mm X 66.0 mm (2.7 in X 2.6 in) |
| Horsepower | 16.2 PS (11.9 kW; 16.0 HP) |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil type | SAE 10W-30 |
| Oil capacity: | 1.5 L (1.6 US. qt, 1.3 Imp. qt.) |
| Transmission and chassis | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD |
| Steering type | Manual |
| Brakes | – |
| Transmission model | Tuff Torq K46 |
| Transmission type | Hydrostatic |
| Gears | Infinite forward and reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 9.3 kmh (5.8 mph) Reverse: 5.6 (3.5 mph) |
| Tires | |
| Front tires | Lawn/turf: 15×6.00-6 |
| Rear tires | Lawn/turf: 20×10.00-8 |
| PTO (Power take-off shaft) | |
| Middle PTO type | Independent with mechanical clutch |
| Middle PTO spped | – |