John Deere lawn tractors
John Deere LA135
The John Deere LA135 was produced from 2008 to 2010 as part of the LA105 Series lawn tractors. It was labeled as a "special edition" or "limited edition" depending on the year. For a $100 price increase over the LA125, the LA135 offered a two-cylinder engine, high-back seat, larger tires, and front bumper. It features a 22 hp Briggs & Stratton 655cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and a 42-inch mid-mount mower deck. The tractor has a wheelbase of 48.9 inches, weighs 470 lbs, and includes features such as manual steering, an adjustable seat, and optional nylon canopy. Attachments include a 42" mower deck, snowblower, and blade. It was built in Greeneville, Tennessee, USA, and originally sold for $1,899 in 2010.
Power22 hp
Founded42" deck
ModelLA135
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere LA135
Other
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Serial numbers | 2008050001 2009200001 2010300001 |
| Operator station | Open operator station. Adjustable seat (10 position, 5.5-inches travel) and cup holder. Optional nylon canopy. |
| Serial number location | Serial number plate under the left-rear fender. |
Engine
| Power | 22 hp (16.4 kW) |
|---|---|
| Cooling | air-cooled |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 4 gal (15.1 L) |
| Fuel type | gasoline |
| Air cleaner | paper and foam elements |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.97x2.89 inches (75 x 73 mm) |
| Displacement | 655 cc (40 ci) |
| Engine model | Briggs & Stratton |
| Oil capacity | 2 qts (1.9 L) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches (0.762 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.005 inches (0.127 mm) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.005 inches (0.127 mm) |
| Fuel tank (California model) | 2.25 gal (8.5 L) |
Variants
| LA135 | 42-inch deck |
|---|---|
| LA145 | 48-inch deck |
Dimensions
| Width | 51.75 inches (with mower deck) (131 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 44.5 inches (113 cm) |
| Length | 68.75 inches (174 cm) |
| Weight | 470 lbs (213 kg) |
| Rear tire | 20x10.00-8 |
| Wheelbase | 48.9 inches (124 cm) |
| Front tire | 15x6.00-6 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery Group | U1 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 9 |
Production
| Type | Lawn tractor |
|---|---|
| Notes | The John Deere LA135 was labeled as "special edition" or "limited edition", depending on the year. For a $100 price increase over the LA125 the tractor offered a two-cylinder engine, high-back seat, larger tires, and front bumper. |
| Series | LA105 Series |
| Original price | $1,899 in 2010 |
| Years produced | 2008 - 2010 |
| Manufactured in | Greeneville, Tennessee, USA |
Attachments
| Overview | 42" mid-mount mower deck, Snowblower, Blade |
|---|---|
| 46" Blade | Lift6 inches (15 cm) Anglemanual-angle ModelJohn Deere 46 Mountfront-mount Width46 inches (116 cm) Lift typemanual-lift |
| 42" Mower deck | Typemid-mount John Deere 42 Edge Blades2-blade with manual lift Cut height1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) Cutting width42 inches (106 cm) Overall width52 inches (132 cm) |
| 43.25" Snow blower | Typedual-stage ModelJohn Deere 44 Mountfront-mount Width43.25 inches (109 cm) Lift typemanual-lift Clear height18 inches (45 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Model | Tuff Torq T40 |
| Controls | 1Brake 2Parking brake 3Throttle 4Cruise control 5Forward 6Reverse |
| Oil change | sealed unit, owner service is not recommended |