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John Deere 165

The John Deere 165 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: infinite forward and reverse. 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
infinite forward and reverse
Operating Weight
470 lbs 213 kg

Overview

John Deere 165 tractor photo
1986 - 1988 Late 100 Lawn SeriesLawn tractor Late 100 Lawn Series Lawn tractor
Production
Manufacturer
John Deere
Lawn tractor
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Variants
160
gear
165
hydrostatic
John Deere 165 Engine
12.5HP Kawasaki 460cc 1-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank
2.2 gal 8.3 L
Engine details ...
John Deere 165 Transmission
hydrostatic
Transmission details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Open operator station.
Power Take-off (PTO)
Mid PTO
independent
Clutch
electric
Dimensions & Tires
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
Ground
negative
Battery volts
12
References
165 references literature
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
1.5 qts 1.4 L

Transmission

Transmission — infinite forward and reverse belt-driven hydrostatic

Type
belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears
infinite forward and reverse
Oil capacity
0.75 qts 0.7 L
Eaton transmission with Peerless differential through 1987. Sundstrand transmission with Kanzaki differential beginning with the 1988 model year.
165 belt-driven hydrostatic speeds

Dimensions

John Deere 165 Tires
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6
Lawn/turf rear
18x8.50-8
Dimensions
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
38" mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower
Blade
38" Mower deck
Type
mid-mount John Deere 38
manual lift
Cutting width
38 inches 96 cm
Overall width
49.7 inches 126 cm

Photos

John Deere 165

John Deere 165

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere 165.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 3.4 hrs

Approximately 3.4 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (2.2 gal / 8.3 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~0.7 gal/hr (2.5 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 165 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere 165.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)12.5 hp
Kilowatts (kW)9.3 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)12.7 PS

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