The John Deere 175 is a lawn and garden tractor with small single cylinder Kawasaki FC420V vertical engine 423 cc (25.81 cu-in), Eaton Model 7 belt-driven hydrostatic transmission and Peerless differential. The John Deere 175 garden tractor was produced from 1987 to 1990.
The John Deere 175 tractor used an air-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke Kawasaki FC420V gasoline engine with vertical PTO shaft. The FC420V engine has an OHV (overhead valve) design; cast-iron cylinder liner; reciprocating balancer; float type carburetor with fixed main jet; flywheel magneto transistor type ignition system; mechanical governor. An 89.0 mm (3.5 in) cylinder bore and 68.0 mm (2.68 in) piston stroke give the motor a total of 423 cc of displacement. Compression ratio rating is 8.4:1. The Kawasaki FC420V motor produced 14.0 HP (10.4 kW) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower and 30.6 Nm (3.12 kg·m; 22.58 ft·lb) at 2,400 rpm of torque.


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The John Deere 175 is equipped with a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with differential, integral mechanical transmission disc brakes, and manual sector-and-pinion steering. This tractor used open operator station.

Following attachments are available for The John Deere 175 garden tractor:
- John Deere mower deck – mid-mount 960.0 mm (38 in) mower deck with two blades and manual lift (Cutting height: 25—102 mm (1.00—4.00 in);
- John Deere 2690M blade – front-mount 1060.0 mm (42 in) blade with manual lift;
- John Deere 2640M snow blower – front-mount snow blower with 960.0 mm (38 in) clearing width and manual lift;

Snowblower: Blade: The John Deere 175 was available with optional 6.5-bushel rear bagger (BM16790). When the bagger was used on hills, front wheel weights were recommended. Dual 40-pound rear weight plates plus rear tire chains were available for use with the optional 38-inch single-stage snowblower. Snowblower Getting Quality Service Service Literature Parts Part Numbers John Deere Quality Continues with Quality Service. Introduction Using Your Operator’s Manual Read this entire operator’s manual, especially the safety information, before operating. This manual is an important part of your machine. 42' Snow blower. 42 inches width 106 cm. Total width:43 inches 109 cm. Clear height:17 inches 43 cm. Search John Deere MachineFinder for used Garden Tractor Mounted Snow Blowers. All makes and models from John Deere Dealers nationwide. ©MachineFinder, John Deere and the associated trademarks are property and available only for the specific use of Deere & Company.
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John Deere 175 Specifications
General Specifications | |
Model | John Deere 175 |
Length | 1,650 mm (65 in) |
Width | – |
Height | 990 mm (39.3 in) |
Wheel base | 1,130 mm (44.7 in) |
Dry weight | 213 kg (470 lbs) |
Fuel tank capacity | 8.3 L (2.2 gal) |
Battery | 12V |
Engine | |
Engine model | Kawasaki FC420V |
Fuel | Gasoline |
Displacement | 423 cc (25.8 cu-in) |
Bore x stroke | 89.0 x 68.0 mm (3.5 x 2.68 in) |
Power output | 14.0 HP (10.4 kW) at 3,600 rpm |
Starter type | Electric starter |
Oil type | 10W30 |
Oil capacity | 1.3 L (1.4 US. qt) |
Spark plug | NGK: BPR5ES; CHAMPION: RN11YC |
Transmission and chassis | |
Chassis | 4×2 (2WD) |
Transmission type | Belt-driven hydrostatic transmission (Eaton Model 7) |
Gears | Infinite forward and reverse |
Ground speed | Forward: up to 8.0 kmh (5.0 mph) Reverse: up to 4.0 kmh (2.5 mph) |
Transmission oil capacity | 0.7 L (1.5 pt) |
Differential oil capacity | 0.7 L (1.5 pt) |
PTO (Power take-off shaft) | |
PTO Type: | Front, independent with electric clutch |
Wheels and tires | |
Front tires | Lawn/turf: 15×6.00-6 |
Rear tires | Lawn/turf: 18×8.50-8 |
