John Deere lawn tractors
John Deere 180
The John Deere 180 lawn tractor was produced from 1986 to 1990 as part of the Late 100 Lawn Series. It was built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA. The 180 model was available with either a 38 or 46-inch rear deck and featured a 17 hp Kawasaki 534cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine. It had a 5-speed gear transmission (Peerless 800) and two-wheel drive with manual steering. Optional attachments included mid-mount mower decks, snowblower, and blade. The tractor had an open operator station and integral transmission disc brakes. Electrical system included a 12-volt battery with a flywheel alternator charging system. The 180 was offered alongside related models 175 and 185, the latter having a hydrostatic transmission.
Power17 hp
Founded38/46" deck
Model180
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 180
Tires
| Rear | 18x8.50-8 (38-inch deck), 20x10.00-8 (42-inch deck) |
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| Front | 15x6.00-6 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
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| Model | Kawasaki FC540V |
| Power | 17 hp (12.7 kW) |
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 2.2 gal (8.3 L) |
| Rated RPM | 3350 |
| Air cleaner | dry with foam precleaner |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.50x3.38 inches (89 x 86 mm) |
| Displacement | 534 cc (32.64 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 1.7 qts (1.6 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Variants
| 180 | gear drive |
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| 185 | hydro drive |
Dimensions
| Height | 39.8 inches (101 cm) |
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| Length | 66 inches (167 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 44.7 inches (113 cm) |
| Rear tread | 26.1 inches (66 cm) |
| Front tread | 28.5 inches (72 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 565 lbs (38-inch deck) (256 kg), 600 lbs (46-inch deck) (272 kg) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Battery CCA | 255 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 15 |
| Charging system | flywheel alternator |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Brakes | Integral transmission disc brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Lawn tractor |
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| Notes | The model 180 John Deere lawn tractor was available with choice of 38 or 46-inch rear deck. A 6.5-bushel rear bagger (BM16790) was optional. When the bagger was used on hills, front wheel weights were recommended. Dual 40-pound rear weight plates plus rear tire chains were available for use with the optional 38-inch single-stage snowblower. The tractor was available with hydrostatic transmission as the model 185. |
| Series | Late 100 Lawn Series |
| Years produced | 1986 - 1990 |
| Manufactured in | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
Attachments
| 42" Blade | John Deere 2690M, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), 15 inches height (38 cm), 5 inches lift (12 cm), 1 inch cut (2 cm), 62 lbs (28 kg), manual-lift, manual-angle |
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| 38" Snow blower | John Deere 2460M, 38 inches width (96 cm), single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift |
| 38" mid-mount mower deck | 38 inches (96 cm), Total width: 49.7 inches (126 cm), 2-blade, manual lift, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) |
| 46" mid-mount mower deck | 46 inches (116 cm), Total width: 57 inches (144 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven gear |
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| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Model | Peerless 800 |
| Oil capacity | 1.1 qts (1.0 L) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Type | Mid PTO |
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| Clutch | electric |
| Operation | independent |