John Deere 112
The John Deere 112 is a garden tractor produced from 1966 to 1974 as part of the 100 Series. It features a 10 hp Tecumseh HH100 air-cooled horizontal-shaft gasoline engine with 388 cc displacement. The tractor has a Peerless 2300 4-speed gear transmission with variable pulley drive and a right-hand variator lever for speed adjustment. It is two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. The 112 has a fuel capacity of 1.9 gallons and a hydraulic system capacity of 1.25 gallons. Dimensions include a 44 inch wheelbase, 63 inch length, 37 inch width, and 38.75 inch height, weighing 591 lbs. Tires are 16x6.50-8 front and 8-12 rear. Attachments include 38" and 46" mid-mount mower decks and a 36" front-mount snowblower. The 112H variant includes a hydraulic lift. The serial number plate is located below the steering column.
Power10 hp
Founded38/46" deck
Model112
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 112
Tires
| Rear tire | 8-12 |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Tecumseh HH100 |
| Power | 10 hp (7.5 kW) |
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
| Idle RPM | 1200-3800 |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Rated RPM | 3600 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.3125x2.75 inches (84 x 70 mm) |
| Displacement | 388 cc (23.7 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 1 qts (0.9 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil change interval | 25 h |
Capacity
| Fuel | 1.9 gal (7.2 L) |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic system | 1.25 gal (4.7 L) |
Variants
| 112H | hydraulic lift |
|---|
Dimensions
| Width | 37 inches (93 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 38.75 inches (98 cm) |
| Length | 63 inches (160 cm) |
| Weight | 591 lbs (268 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 44 inches (111 cm) |
| Rear tread | 27/33 inches (68/83 cm) |
| Front tread | 30 inches (76 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 1.25 gal (4.7 L) |
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Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
|---|---|
| Series | 100 Series |
| Built in | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
| Years made | 1966 - 1974 |
Attachments
| Note | Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. |
|---|---|
| Snowblower | John Deere 36, 36 inches width (91 cm), front-mount |
| 38" mid-mount mower deck | John Deere 38, 38 inches (96 cm), 3-blade, right-discharge |
| 46" mid-mount mower deck | John Deere, 46 inches (116 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | gear with variable pulley drive |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Model | Peerless 2300 |
| Description | Four-speed gear shift with reverse using the combination brake-clutch foot pedal. Right-hand Variator lever allows on-the-move adjustment within a range of speeds for each gear. |
| Oil capacity | 1.5 qts (1.4 L) |
| Oil change interval | 200 h |
Serial Numbers
| 1966 | 2551 |
|---|---|
| 1967 | 3551 |
| 1968 | 100001 |
| 1969 | 130001 |
| 1970 | 160000 |
| 1971 | 185001 |
| 1972 | 250001 |
| 1973 | 260001 |
| 1974 | 300001 |
