John Deere lawn tractors

John Deere LT160

The John Deere LT160 is a lawn tractor produced from 2002 to 2005 as part of the LT Series. It features a 16 hp Kohler Command CV460S 458cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with air-cooled vertical shaft. The tractor uses a Tuff Torq K46 belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds. It has a wheelbase of 48 inches and weighs 399 lbs. The LT160 includes two-wheel drive, manual steering, mechanical disc brakes, and an open operator station with a foam seat offering 14 inches of travel. The tractor is equipped with a mid PTO that is independent and uses a mechanical clutch. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with 160 CCA and a 15-amp flywheel alternator charging system. Attachments available include a 42-inch mid-mount mower deck, a 42-inch two-stage snowblower, and a 44-inch front-mount blade. The LT160 was built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA, and originally sold for $2,779 in 2005.
Power12 hp
Founded38" deck
ModelLT160

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere LT160

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler Command CV460S
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Idle RPM1650-3350
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank2 gal (7.6 L)
Air cleanerpaper and foam
Bore/Stroke3.43x3.03 inches (87 x 77 mm)
Displacement458 cc (28 ci)
Oil capacity2 qts (1.9 L)
Power (gross)16 hp (11.9 kW)
Sparkplug gap0.040 inches (1.016 mm)
Starter volts12
Oil change interval100 h
Overview
SeriesLT Series
Built inHoricon, Wisconsin, USA
CategoryLawn tractor
Original price$2,779 in 2005
Production years2002 - 2005
Dimensions
Width36.2 inches (91 cm)
Height41 inches (104 cm)
Length67.9 inches (172 cm)
Rear tire20x10-8
Wheelbase48 inches (121 cm)
Front tire15x6-6
Shipping weight399 lbs (180 kg)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery CCA160
Battery volts12
Charging amps15
Charging systemflywheel alternator
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesMechanical disc brakes
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station. Foam seat with 14-inches of travel.
Attachments
Blade44 inches width (111 cm), John Deere front-mount, manual-lift
SnowblowerJohn Deere 3840M, 42 inches width (106 cm), two-stage, clear height 21 inches (53 cm), front-mount, manual-lift, weight 195 lbs (88 kg)
42" mid-mount mower deck42 inches cutting width, mid-mount John Deere, 2-blade with manual lift, overall width 53 inches (134 cm), cut height 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
ModelTuff Torq K46
ControlsThrottle, Brake, Forward, Reverse, Parking brake
Oil changesealed unit, owner service is not recommended
Serial Numbers
2002010001
2003035001
2004500001
2005530001
Power Take-off (PTO)
Typeindependent
Clutchmechanical
LocationMid PTO
Serial Number Location
LocationSerial number located below front side of seat.