John Deere 110
The John Deere 110 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 305 cc 18.64 ci engine. The rated power output is 8 hp 6.0 kW. Transmission: Peerless 2300. Operating weight: 102 lbs 46 kg.
Engine Power
8 hp
6.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
Peerless 2300
Operating Weight
102 lbs
46 kg
John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere 110 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1963 - 1974
Model year 1963-19671968-1974
100 SeriesGarden tractor |
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1963 - 1974 | |
Model year 1963-19671968-1974 | |
100 Series | |
Garden tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Garden tractor | |
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA | |
The "10" in the John Deere 110 model name did not refer to the tractor's horsepower, but was keeping in line with the New Generation tractor models (1010, 2010, 3010, 4010). | |
Variants | |
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110H | hydraulic lift |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Manual brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Tractor hitch | |
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Type | sleeve hitch OptOptional |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | manual idler pulley |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 44 inches
111 cm |
Weight | 502 lbs
227 kg |
Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
Rear tire | 8-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 24 |
References | |
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The John Deere 10 Series New Generation Tractors published in 2004, by Hain Publishing | |
America's Leading Farm Equipment Manufacturer Introduces... published in 1963, by John Deere | |
110 Lawn and Garden Tractor published in 1964, by John Deere | |
110 Lawn and Garden Tractor published in 1965, by John Deere | |
Weekend Freedom Machine published in 1966, by John Deere | |
Add a handyman to your staff... published in 1966, by John Deere | |
John Deere Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1967 | |
Modern Farming published in 1965, by John Deere | |
Work Horse Loader for 110 Lawn & Garden Tractor published in 1965, by Johnson | |
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Operator's Manual 110 (OM-M40401) published in 1963 | |
Operator's Manual 110 and 110H (OM-M41412) published in 1966 | |
Service Manual 110 and 112 Lawn and Garden Tractors (SM-2059) published in 1967 | |
Operator's Manual 38 Rotary Mower (OMM41126) published in 1963 | |
Operator's Manual 42 Front Blade (OMM440688) published in 1963 |
Engine
Engine options | |
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7HP Kohler 277cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
8HP Kohler 305cc 1-cyl gasoline |
Engine Detail — 277 cc / 16.94 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kohler K161 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
The Kohler K161 was the original engine on the John Deere 110. It was used only during the 1963 model year. | |
Displacement | 277 cc
16.94 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 2.875x2.50 inches
73 x 64 mm |
Power | 7 hp
5.2 kW |
Rated RPM | 3600 |
Idle RPM | 1200-3800 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches
0.635 mm |
Point gap | 0.020 inches
0.508 mm |
Oil capacity | 1.125 qts
1.1 L |
Oil change | 25 h |
Engine Detail — 305 cc / 18.64 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kohler K181S |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
The 8-horsepower Kohler K181 replaced the K161 for the 1964 model year. | |
Displacement | 305 cc
18.64 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 2.9375x2.75 inches
75 x 70 mm |
Power | 8 hp
6.0 kW |
Air cleaner | dry |
Compression | 6.8:1 |
Rated RPM | 3600 |
Idle RPM | 1200-3800 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches
0.635 mm |
Point gap | 0.020 inches
0.508 mm |
Intake valve clearance | 0.007 inches*Cold
0.178 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.016 inches*Cold
0.406 mm |
Oil capacity | 1 qts
0.9 L |
Oil change | 25 h |
John Deere 110 Engine | |
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Transmission
Transmission options | |
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3-speed gear with mechanical CVT | |
4-speed gear with mechanical CVT |
Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse belt-driven gear with mechanical CVT
Manufacturer | Peerless |
Type | belt-driven gear with mechanical CVT |
Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
Oil capacity | 1 qts
0.9 L |
Oil change | 200 h |
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110 Transmission Controls | |
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1 | Clutch-Brake pedal |
2 | Throttle |
3 | Variator lever |
4 | Gear shift |
5 | Parking brake |
Transmission — Peerless 2300
Transmission | Peerless 2300 |
Type | belt-driven gear with mechanical CVT |
Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
Oil capacity | 1.5 qts
1.4 L |
Oil change | 200 h |
The transmission features four forward gears plus reverse, with a variable speed control. The clutch is used to shift between gears. Once in gear, the variable speed lever adjusts the drive ratio to provide a range of speeds that can be adjusted on the move. | |
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110 Transmission Controls | |
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1 | Clutch-Brake pedal |
2 | Throttle |
3 | Variator lever |
4 | Gear shift |
5 | Parking brake |
Dimensions
John Deere 110 Tires | |
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Ag front | 4.80/4.00-8 |
Ag rear | 6-12 |
Lawn/turf front | 16x6.50-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 8-12 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 44 inches
111 cm |
Length | 63 inches
160 cm |
Width | 34.5 inches*Minimum
87 cm |
Height | 38.75 inches
98 cm |
Weight | 502 lbs
227 kg |
Front tread | 29 inches
73 cm (R1) |
Front tread | 30 inches
76 cm (R3) |
Rear tread | 27/33 inches
68/83 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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38" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
Front-end loader | |
Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments. |
38" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount John Deere 38 |
3-blade, lift is manual or hydraulic OptOptional | |
Cutting width | 38 inches
96 cm |
Belt | M40223M |
Weight | 102 lbs
46 kg |
Overall width | 44 inches
111 cm |
Cut height | 1.5 to 3.5 inch
3 to 8 cm |
Photos
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