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John Deere STX46 Lawn Tractor

The John Deere STX46 lawn tractor was manufactured between 1995 and 1997. The John Deere STX46 tractor is powered by Kohler Command LT CV15S 4-cycle single cylinder OHV vertical shaft air-cooled gasoline engine. A 26 cubic inches (426 cc) engine has a cylinder bore of 3.61" (90 mm), piston stroke of 2.64" (67 mm), and rated power of 15 Hp (11.2 kW).

This model is fitted with several transmission options: 5x1 belt-driven gear transmission or 1-range hydrostatic transmission. The John Deere STX46 is equipped with a manual steering system, electric PTO clutch, external disc brakes, 15x6.50-6 front tyres, and 20x8.00-8 rear tyres. The operating weight is 450 lbs (204 kg). The tractor is compatible with a 46" mid-mount 3-blade mower deck with cutting height of 1.8-3.5" (25-90 mm).

Engine Specs

Engine Model ..................... Kohler Command LT CV15S
Engine Type ..................... Four-cycle one-cylinder vertical shaft gasoline
Number of Cylinder ..................... Single
Displacement, cu.in (cc) ..................... 26.0 (426)
Engine Bore, in (mm) ..................... 3.61 (90.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) ..................... 2.64 (67.0)
Engine Power, Hp (kW) ..................... 15.0 (11.2)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ..................... 3600
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lbs) ..................... 32.2 (24.5)
Torque Speed, rpm ..................... 2400
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) ..................... 1.9 (1.8)

Electrical System

Electrical System Rating, Volts ..................... 12
Charging System ..................... Alternator
Alternator Rating, Amps ..................... 15
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

Standard Transmission

Transmission Model ..................... Dana 4360
Transmission Type ..................... Belt-driven gear
Gearbox Type ..................... 5F/1R
Number of Forward Gears ..................... 5
Number of Reverse Gears ..................... 1
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ..................... 5.2 (8.4)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ..................... 2.1 (3.3)

Optional Transmission

Transmission Model ..................... Tuff Torq K55
Transmission Type ..................... Belt-driven hydrostatic
Number of Forward Gears ..................... Infinite
Number of Reverse Gears ..................... Infinite
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ..................... 4.8 (7.8)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ..................... 2.4 (3.8)

Wheels and Tires

Wheel Drive System ..................... 2WD 4x2
Steering Configuration ..................... Front steer
Steering System ..................... Manual
Brakes Type ..................... External disc
Front Tire Size (Std) ..................... 15x6.50-6
Rear Tire Size (Std) ..................... 20x8.00-8
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)
Turning Radius, in (mm) ..................... 23 (585)
Operating Weight, lbs (kg) ..................... 450 (204)

Mower Deck

Mower Deck Type ..................... Mid-mount
Number of Blades ..................... 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) ..................... 46 (1160)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ..................... 1.0-3.5 (25-90)
Drive System ..................... Belt
Lift System ..................... Mechanical

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