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John Deere LT166

John Deere LT166 tractor
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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
Front:15x6.00-6

Engine

Type:gasoline
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)
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)
Height:40.6 inches (103 cm)
Length:67.91 inches (172 cm)
Wheelbase:46.3 inches (117 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery CCA:160
Battery volts:12

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Disc brakes
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Type:Lawn tractor
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
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
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
Clutch:manual
Location:Mid PTO

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