The John Deere STX30 tractor lawn mower is a very small ride on lawnmower when compared to other John Deere tractor lawnmowers that you regularly see cutting lawns. This is illustrated by it’s small Kohler CF12.5-1216S gasoline engine that has a displacement of just 0.398 liters. This 1 cylinder engine has natural aspiration and it is prevented form over heating by an air cooling system. The total power output of the engine comes to a very small 9 hp. This engine needs to be kept topped up with engine oil so that a level of 1.9 liters is maintained.

The John Deere STX30 uses a Peerless 920 gearbox that gives it 5 gears when traveling forwards and only 1 gear for reversing. It’s top speed is 8.5 kph (5.3 mph). Even though the JD STX30 is not that powerful, it does have an advantage in that it weighs very little. It tips the scales at just 189 kg (417 lbs). It’s total length is also quite low, measuring in at 1.52 m (60 inches) with no implements attached. The wheelbase comes in at 1.13m (45 inches) while it’s total width measures 1.1m (43.5 inches).

Even with it’s small size, there is one frustrating aspect of the John Deere STX30 and that’s it’s turning radius. It comes in at a very large 0.6 m (24 inches). The mower deck that comes with the JD STX30 as standard has a cutting width of 30 inches. This deck can be adjusted from 1 inch above the ground to up to 4 inches above the ground in 0.5 inch increments. A 38 inch snow blower attachment can also be added to the front of the machine. This is not forgetting implements like a front blade, scarifier or utility cart. The optional bagger that you can get for this mower has a 6.5 bushel capacity and is attached to the rear of the tractor. If you are looking for bigger mowers the check out the John Deere 318 or the John Deere STX38 lawnmower.

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