The John Deere STX38 Yellow Deck is a 2WD lawn tractor from the STX series. This tractor was manufactured by the John Deere in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA from 1988 to 1997. Two basic versions were available: the original “yellow-deck” from 1988 to 1993, and the later “black-deck” version from 1994 to 1997. The John Deere STX38 Yellow Deck is equipped with a 0.4 L single-cylinder gasoline engine and belt-driven gear type transmission with 5 forward and 1 reverse gear.
The John Deere STX38 Yellow Deck lawn tractor used the Kohler CV12.5-1215 engine. It is a 0.4 L, 398 cm2, (24.3 cu·in) single-cylinder natural aspirated gasoline engine with 87.0 mm (3.43 in) of the cylinder bore and 67.0 mm (2.64 in) of the piston stroke. This engine produced 12.6 PS (9.3 kW; 12.5 HP) at 3,350 rpm of maximum output power.
The John Deere STX38 Yellow Deck is equipped with manual sector-and-pinion steering, integral mechanical disc brakes, open operator station and 4.7 liters (1.2 US gal.; 1.0 Imp. gal) fuel tank.
Following attachments are available for the John Deere STX38 Yellow Deck lawn tractor:
- Mid-mount John Deere 38 in (960 mm) mower deck with 2-blades and manual lift
- Front-mount John Deere 2461M 38 in (960 mm) single-stage snowblower with manual lift
John Deere STX38 Yellow Deck Specifications
General Specifications | |
Model | John Deere STX38 Yellow Deck |
Length | 1,520 mm (59.8 in) |
Width | 1,320 mm (52 in) |
Height | 980 mm (38.6 in) |
Wheel base | 1,130 mm (44.5 in) |
Weight | 196 kg (432 lbs) |
Fuel tank capacity | 4.7 liters (1.2 US gal.; 1 Imp. gal) |
Battery | 12V, CCA 200A |
Cabin type | Open operator station |
Engine | |
Engine model | Kohler CV12.5-1215 |
Engine type | Four-stroke, air-cooled, inline |
Cylinders | 1 |
Fuel type | Gasoline |
Displacement | 0.4 L, 398 cm2, (24.3 cu·in) |
Bore and stroke | 87.0 mm X 67.0 mm (3.43 in X 2.64 in) |
Compression ratio | 8.9:1 |
Horsepower | 12.6 PS (9.3 kW; 12.5 HP) at 3,350 rpm |
Starter | Electric |
Oil type | API: SG, SH, SJ or higher, SAE 10W-30 |
Oil capacity: | 1.9 L (2 US. qt, 1.7 Imp. qt.) |
Spark plug | Champion RC12YC |
Transmission and chassis | |
Chassis | 4×2 2WD |
Steering type | Manual sector-and-pinion |
Brakes | Integral mechanical disc |
Transmission model | Peerless 920 |
Transmission type | Belt-driven gear type |
Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
Speed | Forward: 8.5 kmh (5.3 mph) Reverse: 3.3 (2.1 mph) |
Tires | |
Front tires | Lawn/turf: 13×6.5-6 |
Rear tires | Lawn/turf: 18×8.5-8 |
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