John Deere lawn tractors
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.
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 |