John Deere LX178
The John Deere LX178 is a popular JD lawnmower that was built in it’s Horicon plant during the nineties in a production run that lasted 8 years from 1990 up until 1998. It has a Kawasaki FD440V engine as standard (also known as the John Deere K series of engine). This natural aspiration, gasoline fueled 2 cylinder engine has a displacement of just 0.4 liters and produces 15 hp. Even though the engine is quite small, it is liquid cooled. The hydrostatic transmission on the JD LX 178 then transferred this power t0 it’s 4×2 2WD chassis giving it a top speed of 5.5 mph.
The gas tank on the John Deere LX178 can hold 9.5 liters (2.5 US gallons) of gasoline which is ample for a few hours of running time. It has a choice of mower decks and other attachments that it can accommodate. There are 3 different mower decks that fit well with the JD LX178: a 0.96 m (38 inches) deck, a 1.11 m (44 inches) deck and a 1.21 m (48 inches) mowing deck. This is as well as 2 types of front mounted, single stage snow blowers; a 0.96 m (38 inches) snowblower and a 1.06 m (42 inches) snow blower.
This ride on lawnmower also has an adjustable seat suspension so that it stays comfortable depending on the weight of the operator. The John Deere LX 178 does not come with a cab as standard, although you do have the option of using a sun umbrella for particularly hot conditions. The 15 amp alternator on the LX 178 charges the 12 V battery during operation so that key ignition works every time. This is much better than other tractor lawn mowers that are often found to use a pull cord to start.
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This mower has been through 4 households in the family. It has caught on fire, been soaked in rain and snow melt for years, mowed countless acres, mowed acres of grass 3ft tall, towed over-loaded trailers of firewood and stone, and has faithfully served in every household without skipping a beat no matter what you throw at it. If this mower ever dies it will receive a funeral on a pyre as should all viking warrior spirits.
Only real problem I’ve had was the igniter and regulator went bad after 24 years of use. You’d think they’d have lasted longer….Ha!
Very good mower for the money. I liked it so much, I bought a used LX188 which has the same engine except it is 17hp and it has a 48″ deck
Just enjoy mowing with it!
Bought this mower from my uncle in 2010. Have had it ever since, had a few small problems with it and starter has a flat spot on it but still runs and cuts farely good. Considering age and amount of use. I am strongly impressed.
Engine runs quiet with enough power
Reliability
Warning lights
Traction
Engine is small
Deck is small
Style…