John Deere lawn tractors
John Deere 111
The John Deere 111 is a lawn tractor produced from 1979 to 1985 as part of the 100 Lawn Series. It features an 11 hp Briggs & Stratton 399cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, a 5-speed gear transmission, and two-wheel drive with manual steering and disc brakes. The tractor has a mid PTO with an electric clutch and an open operator station. It was built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA, and originally sold for $2,279 in 1983. Attachments include a 38" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, and blade. The 111 model has a gear transmission variant, while the 111H variant has a hydrostatic transmission.
Power11 hp
Founded38" deck
Model111
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 111
Engine
| Power | 11 hp (8.2 kW) |
|---|---|
| Cooling | air-cooled |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 2.5 gal (9.5 L) |
| Fuel type | gasoline |
| Rated RPM | 3600 |
| Sparkplug | AC CS-45, Champion CJ-8, Autolite A79 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.4375x2.625 inches (87 x 67 mm) |
| Displacement | 399 cc (24.4 ci) |
| Engine model | Briggs & Stratton 252707 |
| Oil capacity | 1.5 qts (1.4 L) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches (0.762 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Variants
| 111 | gear transmission |
|---|---|
| 111H | hydrostatic transmission |
Dimensions
| Height | 39.4 inches (100 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 61.9 inches (157 cm) |
| Weight | 445 lbs (201 kg) |
| Rear tire | 18x8.50-8 |
| Wheelbase | 44.7 inches (113 cm) |
| Front tire | 15x6.00-6 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 3 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Disc brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Lawn tractor |
|---|---|
| Series | 100 Lawn Series |
| Built in | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
| Original price | $2,279 in 1983 |
| Years produced | 1979 - 1985 |
Attachments
| Overview | 38" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, blade |
|---|---|
| 42" Blade | Liftmanual-lift Anglemanual-angle ModelJohn Deere 401 Mountfront-mount Width42 inches (106 cm) Weight67 lbs (30 kg) |
| 38" Mower deck | Liftmanual lift Typemid-mount John Deere Cut height1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) Cutting width38 inches (96 cm) Overall width49.7 inches (126 cm) |
| 38" Snow blower | Liftmanual-lift ModelJohn Deere 338 Mountfront-mount Width38 inches (96 cm) Weight189 lbs (85 kg) |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Description | Peerless gear transmission operated with right-hand gear selector and left-foot clutch pedal. Clutch must be used to change gears but tractor does not need to be stopped to change forward gears. Tractor should be stopped before changing forward/reverse direction. |
| Oil capacity | 1.125 qts (1.1 L) |
| Transmission model | Peerless 801 |
Serial Numbers
| 1979 | C111H095001M |
|---|---|
| 1980 | C111J120001M |
| 1981 | C111K155001M |
| 1982 | C111L190001M |
| 1983 | M0111S222001 |
| 1984 | M0111S295001 |
| 1985 | M0111S327001 |
| Final | M0111S360000 |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | electric |
|---|---|
| PTO type | independent |
| PTO location | Mid PTO |