John Deere 120

The John Deere 120 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 476 cc 29.1 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 12 hp / 8.9 kW. Transmission: Sundstrand 15. Operating weight: 736 lbs 333 kg.

Overview

	1970 - 1971 100 SeriesGarden tractor 100 Series Garden tractor

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Garden tractor
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA

John Deere 120 Engine
12HP Kohler 476cc 1-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank	1.75 gal 6.6 L
Engine details ...

John Deere 120 Transmission
hydrostatic
Transmission details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Open operator station

Tractor hitch
Type	sleeve hitch OptOptional

Power Take-off (PTO)
Front PTO	independent
Clutch	electric

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	46 inches 116 cm
Weight	736 lbs 333 kg
Front tire	16x6.50-8
Rear tire	23x8.50-12
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Battery volts	12
Battery AH	14

References
Lawn and Garden Equipment published in 1970, by John Deere
Loaders for John Deere Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1970, by Johnson
Loaders for John Deere Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1971, by Johnson
Operator's Manual 120 (OM-M44400) published in 1969
Operator's Manual 41 and 48 Rotary Mowers (OMM49677)
Operator's Manual 43C and 54C Center Blade (OMM45478) published in 1970
Operator's Manual 49 Snowthrower (OMM89078) published in 1986

Engine

Engine Detail — 476 cc / 29.1 ci Gasoline

Manufacturer	Kohler K301AS
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	1-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Displacement	476 cc 29.1 ci
Bore/Stroke	3.38x3.25 inches 86 x 83 mm
Power (gross)	12 hp 8.9 kW
Air cleaner	dry
Idle RPM	1200-3800
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Sparkplug gap	0.025 inches 0.635 mm
Point gap	0.020 inches 0.508 mm
Intake valve clearance	0.010 inches (cold) 0.254 mm
Exhaust valve clearance	0.020 inches (cold) 0.508 mm
Oil capacity	1.5 qts 1.4 L
Oil change	25 h

Transmission

Transmission — Sundstrand 15

Transmission	Sundstrand 15
Type	shaft-driven hydrostatic
Gears	infinite forward and reverse
Oil capacity	5 qts 4.7 L
Oil type	Deere 303
Oil change	500 h

	Deere 303

120 Transmission Controls
1	Brake
2	Forward/Reverse
3	Throttle
4	Parking brake

Dimensions

John Deere 120 Tires
Lawn/turf front	16x6.50-8
Lawn/turf rear	23x8.50-12
Lawn/turf front	4.80/4.00-8
Lawn/turf rear	23x10.50-12

Dimensions
Wheelbase	46 inches 116 cm
Length	67.5 inches 171 cm
Width	38 inches 96 cm
Height	43 inches 109 cm
Weight	736 lbs 333 kg
Front tread	31.25 inches 79 cm
Rear tread	29/34.5 inches 73/87 cm

Attachments

Attachment overview
38" mid-mount mower deck
46" mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower
Blade
Front-end loader
The 120 was compatible with the model 33 tiller with 26-, 34-, or 42-inch width.

Photos

John Deere 120

John Deere 120

John Deere 120

John Deere 120

Patio series John Deere 120 in orange with 80 cart

Patio series John Deere 120 in orange with 80 cart

Patio series John Deere 120 in orange with 80 cart

John Deere 120 operator station and controls.