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John Deere LT180

The John Deere LT180 is a lawn tractor produced from 2002 to 2005 as part of the LT Series. It features a 17 hp Kawasaki FH500V 493cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive. The tractor has a wheelbase of 48 inches, weighs 507 lbs, and includes mechanical disc brakes and manual steering. It offers mid PTO with mechanical clutch and supports various attachments including 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, a 44" front blade, and a 42" snow blower. The LT180 was built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA, and originally sold for $3,639 in 2005.
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Power17 hp
Founded38/46" deck
ModelLT180

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere LT180

Tires

Rear tire:20x10-8
Front tire:15x6-6

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Kawasaki FH500V
Cylinders:2-cylinder
Fuel tank:2 gal (7.6 L)
Bore/Stroke:2.68x2.68 inches (68 x 68 mm)
Displacement:493 cc (30.1 ci)
Oil capacity:1.9 qts (1.8 L)
Configuration:air-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
Power (gross):17 hp (12.7 kW)
Sparkplug gap:0.040 inches (1.016 mm)
Starter volts:12
Oil change interval:100 h

Dimensions

Width:48 inches (121 cm)
Height:41 inches (104 cm)
Length:68 inches (172 cm)
Wheelbase:48 inches (121 cm)
Shipping weight:507 lbs (229 kg)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery CCA:160
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:13
Charging system:flywheel alternator

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Mechanical disc brakes
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station. Foam seat with 14-inches of travel.

Production

Type:Lawn tractor
Series:LT Series
Built in:Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Original price:$3,639 in 2005
Years produced:2002 - 2005

Attachments

44" Blade:front-mount, 44 inches width (111 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)
42" mid-mount mower deck:42 inches (106 cm), Total width: 53 inches (134 cm), 2-blade, manual lift, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm)
48" mid-mount mower deck:48 inches (121 cm), Total width: 61.5 inches (156 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm)

Transmission

Type:belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears:infinite forward and reverse
Model:Tuff Torq K46
Oil change:sealed unit, owner service is not recommended

Power Take-off (PTO)

Type:independent
Clutch:mechanical
Location:Mid PTO

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