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John Deere STX30 Lawn Tractor

The John Deere STX30 lawn tractor was manufactured between 1989 and 1993. The John Deere STX30 tractor is powered by Kohler Command LT CV12.5 4-cycle single cylinder OHV vertical shaft air-cooled gasoline engine. A 24.3 cubic inches (398 cc) engine has a cylinder bore of 3.43" (87 mm), piston stroke of 2.64" (67 mm), and rated power of 12.5 Hp (9.3 kW). This model is fitted with a belt-driven gear transmission with 5 forward and 1 reverse gears.

The John Deere STX30 is equipped with a manual steering system, electric PTO clutch, external disc brakes, 13x5.00-6 front tyres, and 18x6.50-8 rear tyres. The operating weight is 417 lbs (190 kg). Compatible attachments for the tractor: 30" mid-mount 1-blade mower deck with cutting height of 1.0-4.0" (25-102 mm), and 38" front-mount single-stage snowblower with a manual lift.

Engine Specs

Engine Model ..................... Kohler Command LT CV12.5
Engine Type ..................... Four-cycle one-cylinder vertical shaft gasoline
Number of Cylinder ..................... Single
Displacement, cu.in (cc) ..................... 24.3 (398)
Engine Bore, in (mm) ..................... 3.43 (87.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) ..................... 2.64 (67.0)
Engine Power, Hp (kW) ..................... 12.5 (9.3)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ..................... 3600
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lbs) ..................... 27.8 (20.5)
Torque Speed, rpm ..................... 2500
Fast Idle Speed, rpm ..................... 3350
Low Idle Speed, rpm ..................... 1650
Compression Ratio ..................... 8.5:1
Fuel System ..................... Carburetor
Carburetor Type ..................... Float fixed main jet
Carburetor Model ..................... Walbro or Nikki
Fuel Pump Type ..................... Diaphragm mechanical
Fuel Filter Type ..................... In-line
Governor Type ..................... Mechanical
Lubrication System ..................... Full-Pressure
Oil Pump Type ..................... Gerotor
Cooling System ..................... Air-cooled
Air Cleaner Type ..................... Replaceable, high density paper element
Starting System ..................... Electric starter
Ignition System ..................... Dependable electronic magneto
Spark Plug Type ..................... Champion RC12YC
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) ..................... 0.04 (1.02)
Module Air Gap, in (mm) ..................... 0.0078-0.0118 (0.20-0.30)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ..................... 1.3 (4.7)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ..................... 2.0 (1.9)

Electrical System

Electrical System Rating, Volts ..................... 12
Charging System ..................... Alternator
Alternator Rating, Amps ..................... 13
Starter Type ..................... Electric
Battery Type ..................... BCI Group, U1
Battery Voltage, Volts ..................... 12

Power Take Off

PTO Operational Type ..................... Independent
PTO Clutch ..................... Electric
PTO Speed, rpm ..................... 2800

Transmission

Transmission Model ..................... Peerless 920
Transmission Type ..................... Belt-driven gear
Gearbox Type ..................... 5F/1R
Number of Forward Gears ..................... 5
Number of Reverse Gears ..................... 1
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ..................... 5.3 (8.5)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ..................... 2.1 (3.3)

Wheels and Tires

Wheel Drive System ..................... 2WD 4x2
Steering Configuration ..................... Front steer
Steering System ..................... Manual
Brakes Type ..................... External disc
Front Tire Size (Std) ..................... 13x5.00-6
Rear Tire Size (Std) ..................... 18x6.50-8
Front Tire Size (Opt) ..................... 6.00x4.5
Rear Tire Size (Opt) ..................... 8.00x6.2

Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase, in (mm) ..................... 44.7 (1130)
Overall Length, in (mm) ..................... 60 (1520)
Overall Height, in (mm) ..................... 38.6 (980)
Overall Width, in (mm) ..................... 43.5 (1100)
Operating Weight, lbs (kg) ..................... 417 (190)

Mower Deck

Mower Deck Type ..................... Mid-mount
Number of Blades ..................... 1
Cutting Width, in (mm) ..................... 30 (760)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ..................... 1.0-4.0 (25-102)
Cut Positions ..................... 7
Drive System ..................... Belt
Lift System ..................... Mechanical

Snow Blower

Mower Deck Type ..................... Front-mount, single-stage
Clearing Width, in (mm) ..................... 38 (960)
Clearing Height, in (mm) ..................... 17 (430)
Lift System ..................... Mechanical

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