John Deere 111H
The John Deere 111H is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 399 cc 24.4 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 11 hp / 8.2 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse. Operating weight: 470 lbs 213 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 11 hp / 8.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
2.5 gal
9.5 L
Transmission
infinite forward and reverse
Operating Weight
470 lbs
213 kg
Overview
![]() | 1982 - 1984
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Lawn tractor | |
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA | |
Original price was $2,649 in 1983 | |
Variants | |
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111 | gear transmission |
111H | hydrostatic transmission |
John Deere 111H Engine | |
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11HP Briggs & Stratton 399cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 2.5 gal
9.5 L |
Engine details ... | |
John Deere 111H Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Disc brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Front PTO | independent |
Clutch | electric |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 44.7 inches
113 cm |
Weight | 470 lbs
213 kg |
Front tire | 15x6.00-6 |
Rear tire | 18x8.50-8 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging amps | 3 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Operator's Manual 111 Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor (OM-M84079) published in 1981 | |
Lawn Tractors and Riding Mowers published in 1982, by John Deere | |
Lawn Tractors & Riding Mowers 1983 published by John Deere | |
Consumer Products Price List published in 1983, by John Deere | |
Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1983, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 399 cc / 24.4 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton 252707 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled |
Displacement | 399 cc
24.4 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.4375x2.625 inches
87 x 67 mm |
Power | 11 hp
8.2 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Sparkplug | AC CS-45 |
Champion RJ17LM *CJ-8 in the operator manual, users report that the RJ17M is the correct plug | |
Autolite A79 | |
Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches
0.762 mm |
Oil capacity | 1.5 qts
1.4 L |
Transmission
Transmission — infinite forward and reverse belt-driven hydrostatic
Manufacturer | Eaton |
Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Oil capacity | 2.25 qts
2.1 L |
Single-range hydrostatic transmission operated with right-hand control lever. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 111H Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 15x6.00-6 |
Lawn/turf rear | 18x8.50-8 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 44.7 inches
113 cm |
Length | 61.9 inches
157 cm |
Height | 39.4 inches
100 cm |
Weight | 470 lbs
213 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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38" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade |
38" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount John Deere |
2-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 38 inches
96 cm |
Overall width | 49.7 inches
126 cm |
Cut height | 1 to 4 inch
2 to 10 cm |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere 111H.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 4.4 hrs
Approximately 4.4 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (2.5 gal / 9.5 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~0.6 gal/hr (2.2 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere 111H Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere 111H.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)11 hp
Kilowatts (kW)8.2 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)11.2 PS
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