John Deere lawn tractors
John Deere D120
The John Deere D120 is a lawn tractor produced from 2011 to 2012 as part of the D100 Series. It features a 21 hp Briggs & Stratton 540cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission, and two-wheel drive. The tractor includes an open operator station with an adjustable seat and optional canopy or snow enclosure. It has a 42-inch mid-mount mower deck and supports attachments such as a snowblower and blade. The D120 was built in Greeneville, Tennessee, USA, and originally sold for $1,799 in 2011.
Power12 hp
Founded38/46" deck
ModelD120
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere D120
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Briggs & Stratton 33 |
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 4 gal (15.1 L) |
| Point gap | 0.012 inches (0.305 mm) |
| Air cleaner | cartridge |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.70x3.06 inches (94 x 78 mm) |
| Displacement | 540 cc (33 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 1.5 qts (1.4 L) |
| Power (gross) | 21 hp (15.7 kW) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches (0.762 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.004 inches (0.102 mm) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.006 inches (0.152 mm) |
| Fuel tank (California model) | 2.4 gal (9.1 L) |
Features
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Mechanical shoe on transaxle brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station. Adjustable 15-inch tall seat with 5.5-inches of travel in ten positions. Fender-mounted cup holder. Optional nylon sunshade canopy or snow enclosure. |
Dimensions
| Height | 44.5 inches (113 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 68.75 inches (174 cm) |
| Weight | 450 lbs (204 kg) |
| Rear tire | 20x8.0-8 |
| Wheelbase | 48.9 inches (124 cm) |
| Front tire | 15x6.00-6 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery Group | U1 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 9 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Production
| Type | Lawn tractor |
|---|---|
| Series | D100 Series |
| Built in | Greeneville, Tennessee, USA |
| Original price | $1,799 in 2011 |
| Years produced | 2011 - 2012 |
References
| Operator's Manual D100 Series (OMGX24147) | published in 2011 |
|---|---|
| Operator's Manual D100 Series (OMGX24230) | published in 2012 |
Attachments
| Overview | 42" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, blade |
|---|---|
| 46" Blade | John Deere 46, front-mount, 46 inches width (116 cm), 6.5 inches lift (16 cm), manual-lift, manual-angle |
| 42" Mower deck | mid-mount John Deere Edge 42, 2-blade with manual with spring-assist lift, Cutting width 42 inches (106 cm), Overall width 52 inches (132 cm), Cut height 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm), Cut positions 13 |
| 43.25" Snow blower | John Deere 44, 43.25 inches width (109 cm), dual-stage, Total width 44 inches (111 cm), Clear height 18 inches (45 cm), front-mount, 180 lbs (81 kg) |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Model | Tuff Torq T40 |
| Oil change | sealed unit, owner service is not recommended |
| Description | Automatic transmission with right-side accelerator and decelerator/reverse foot pedals. Left-side brake pedal. Cruise control is standard equipment. |
Serial Numbers
| Location | Serial number on rear of tractor, left side, under fender. |
|---|
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Type | Mid PTO |
|---|---|
| Operation | manual independent |