John Deere lawn tractors
John Deere LT166
The John Deere LT166 is a lawn tractor produced from 1998 to 2001. It features a 16 hp Briggs & Stratton 480cc 2-cylinder air-cooled V-Twin gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive. The tractor has a wheelbase of 46.3 inches and weighs between 395 to 485 pounds depending on attachments. It offers a variety of mid-mount mower decks and attachments including snowblower and blade options. The LT166 was built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA and originally priced around $3,099 to $3,199.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere LT166
Tires
| Rear | 20x10.00-8 |
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| Front | 15x6.00-6 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
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| Model | Briggs & Stratton 303777 |
| Power | 16 hp (11.9 kW) |
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 2 gal (7.6 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.68x2.60 inches (68 x 66 mm) |
| Displacement | 480 cc (29.3 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 1.6 qts (1.5 L) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.040 inches (1.016 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Weight
| Shipping | 395 lbs (179 kg) |
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| With 38" deck | 470 lbs (213 kg) |
| With 42" deck | 475 lbs (215 kg) |
| With 46" deck | 485 lbs (219 kg) |
Dimensions
| Width | 36 inches (91 cm) |
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| Height | 40.6 inches (103 cm) |
| Length | 67.91 inches (172 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 46.3 inches (117 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Battery CCA | 160 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Brakes | Disc brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Lawn tractor |
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| Built in | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Original price | $3,099 (1997 42), $3,199 (1997 46) |
| Years produced | 1998 - 2001 |
Attachments
| 42" Blade | John Deere 4291M, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), manual-lift |
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| 42" Snow blower | John Deere 3840M, 42 inches width (106 cm), two-stage, Clear height: 21 inches (53 cm), front-mount, manual-lift, 195 lbs (88 kg) |
| 38" mid-mount mower deck | John Deere 38, 38 inches (96 cm), Total width: 52 inches (132 cm), 2-blade, manual lift, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm), 72 lbs (32 kg), Belt: M126536 |
| 42" mid-mount mower deck | John Deere Freedom 42, 42 inches (106 cm), Total width: 42 inches (106 cm), 2-blade, manual lift, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm), 84 lbs (38 kg), Belt: M128733 |
| 48" mid-mount mower deck | John Deere 48C, 48 inches (121 cm), Total width: 48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm), 110 lbs (49 kg), Belt: GX10063 |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
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| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Model | Tuff-Torq K51 |
| Controls | Hydrostatic transmission with two right-side foot pedals and right-side brake. Free-wheeling lever at rear of tractor. |
| Oil change | sealed unit, owner service is not recommended |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Type | independent |
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| Clutch | manual |
| Location | Mid PTO |