The John Deere LR135 is a rear-discharge mower produced from 2004 to 2010 as part of the LR Series. It features a 13.5 hp (10.1 kW) Briggs & Stratton 344cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start, a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel manual steering. The mower has a 91 cm mid-mount mower deck with adjustable cutting height from 1.18 to 3.15 inches. It rides on lawn/turf tires sized 15x5.00-6 front and 18x8.50-8 rear, with a wheelbase of 45.6 inches and overall length of 92.8 inches. The LR135 weighs 423.3 lbs and features an open operator station with disc brakes on the transmission. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground and an 18 AH battery.