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John Deere STX38 Black Deck



John Deere STX38 Black Deck tractor photo
1989 - 1997
Model year
Lawn tractor
Series map:
STX38
STX46
13.0hp
15.0hp
Production
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Lawn tractor
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Original price$2,000 (1995 gear )
$2,500 (1995 hydrostatic )
The "black-deck" STX38 replaced the original "yellow-deck" model in 1994. The black-deck model is considered to be an economy model with fewer features than the yellow-deck. The John Deere STX38 Motorsport special edition was available in 1996 and 1997.
Variants
STX38 Yellow-deck1988-1993
STX38 Black-deck1994-1997
John Deere STX38 Engine
13HP Kohler 398cc 1-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank1.25 gal
4.7 L
Engine details ...
John Deere STX38 Transmissions
5-speed gear
hydrostatic
Transmission details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Integral mechanical disc brakes
Open operator station.
Photos
John Deere STX38
John Deere STX38 photos...
Power Take-off (PTO)
Mid PTOindependent
Clutchelectric
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase44.7 inches
113 cm
Weight433 lbs
196 kg
Front tire13x6.5-6
Rear tire18x8.5-8
Full dimensions and tires ...
John Deere STX38 attachments
38" mid-mount mower deck
Attachment details ...
STX38 Serial Number Location
John Deere STX38 serial number location
Serial number decal on the rear of the tractor.
STX38 Serial Numbers
1994210001 (STX38 black deck)
1995240001 (STX38 black deck)
1996270001 (STX38 black deck)
1997290001 (STX38 black deck)
1996270001 (STX38 Motorsport)
1997290001 (STX38 Motorsport)

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Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemflywheel alternator
Battery volts12
References
STX38 Black Deck references literature
Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 1996, by John Deere
Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 1997, by John Deere
Walk-Behind - Riders - Lawn Tractors - Residential Front Mowers published in 1996, by John Deere
Operator's Manual STX38 and STX46 Lawn Tractors (OMM121093) published in 1994
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