John Deere 160
The John Deere 160 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 460 cc 28.1 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 12.5 hp / 9.3 kW. Transmission: Peerless 801-038A. Operating weight: 470 lbs 213 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 12.5 hp / 9.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
2.2 gal
8.3 L
Transmission
Peerless 801-038A
Operating Weight
470 lbs
213 kg
Overview
![]() | 1986 - 1988
Late 100 Lawn SeriesLawn tractor |
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1986 - 1988 | |
Late 100 Lawn Series | |
Lawn tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Lawn tractor | |
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA | |
Variants | |
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160 | gear |
165 | hydrostatic |
John Deere 160 Engine | |
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12.5HP Kawasaki 460cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 2.2 gal
8.3 L |
Engine details ... | |
John Deere 160 Transmission | |
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5-speed gear | |
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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Mid 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 system | alternator |
Charging amps | 13 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Operator's Manual 130, 160, 165, 180, and 185 (OMM89684) published in 1985 | |
John Deere Lawn Tractors and Riding Mowers published in 1986 | |
Lawn Tractors published in 1987, by John Deere | |
Technical Manual 130, 160, 165, 175, 180, and 185 Lawn Tractors. (TM1351) published in 1988 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 460 cc / 28.1 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kawasaki FB460V |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Displacement | 460 cc
28.1 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.50x2.91 inches
89 x 74 mm |
Power (gross) | 12.5 hp
9.3 kW |
Rated RPM | 3350 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 1.9 qts
1.8 L |
Transmission
Transmission — Peerless 801-038A
Transmission | Peerless 801-038A |
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
Oil capacity | 1.1 qts
1.0 L |
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Dimensions
John Deere 160 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 | 65 inches
165 cm |
Width | 39.3 inches
99 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 38 |
manual lift | |
Cutting width | 38 inches
96 cm |
Overall width | 49.7 inches
126 cm |
Photos
John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere 160 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere 160.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)12.5 hp
Kilowatts (kW)9.3 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)12.7 PS
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