John Deere lawn tractors
John Deere 165
The John Deere 165 is a lawn tractor produced from 1986 to 1988 as part of the Late 100 Lawn Series. It features a 12.5 hp Kawasaki 460cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with air-cooled vertical shaft, hydrostatic belt-driven transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a mid PTO with an electric clutch and supports attachments such as a 38" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, and blade. It was built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA.
Power12 hp
Founded38" deck
Model165
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 165
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kawasaki FB460V |
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 2.2 gal (8.3 L) |
| Rated RPM | 3350 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.50x2.91 inches (89 x 74 mm) |
| Displacement | 460 cc (28.1 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 1.5 qts (1.4 L) |
| Power (gross) | 12.5 hp (9.3 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Variants
| 160 | gear |
|---|---|
| 165 | hydrostatic |
Dimensions
| Width | 39.3 inches (99 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 65 inches (165 cm) |
| Weight | 470 lbs (213 kg) |
| Rear tire | 18x8.50-8 |
| Wheelbase | 44.7 inches (113 cm) |
| Front tire | 15x6.00-6 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Lawn tractor |
|---|---|
| Series | Late 100 Lawn Series |
| Built in | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
| Years produced | 1986 - 1988 |
Attachments
| Overview | 38" mid-mount mower deck, Snowblower, Blade |
|---|---|
| 42" Blade | John Deere M00269X, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm) |
| 38" Mower deck | mid-mount John Deere 38, manual lift, Cutting width 38 inches (96 cm), Overall width 49.7 inches (126 cm) |
| 38" Snow blower | John Deere 2460M, 38 inches width (96 cm), single-stage, Clear height: 12 inches (30 cm), front-mount, manual-lift |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Notes | Eaton transmission with Peerless differential through 1987. Sundstrand transmission with Kanzaki differential beginning with the 1988 model year. |
| Oil capacity | 0.75 qts (0.7 L) |
Serial Numbers
| 1986 | M00165X360001 |
|---|---|
| 1987 | M00165X420001 |
| 1988 | M00165X475001 |
| Final | M00165X595000 |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Type | independent |
|---|---|
| Clutch | electric |
| Location | Mid PTO |