john deere lawn tractors 185

1986 - 1990

Late 100 Lawn Series

Lawn tractor

Late 100 Lawn Series

Lawn tractor

Manufacturer

John Deere

Lawn tractor

Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA

Original price

$3,900 (1990 38-inch )

$4,100 (1990 42-inch )

The John Deere 185 was available with either 38 or 46-inch rear deck. A 6.5-bushel rear bagger (BM16790) was optional. When the bagger was used on hills, front wheel weights were recommended. Dual 40-pound rear weight plates plus rear tire chains were available for use with the optional 38-inch single-stage snowblower.

180

gear drive

185

hydro drive

17HP Kawasaki 534cc 1-cyl gasoline

Fuel tank

2.2 gal 8.3 L

hydrostatic

Two-wheel drive

Manual steering

Integral mechanical transmission disc brakes

Open operator station.

Mid PTO

independent

Clutch

electric

Wheelbase

44.7 inches 113 cm

Weight

625 to 645 pounds

Front tire

15x6.00-6

Rear tire

18x8.50-8

38" mid-mount mower deck

46" mid-mount mower deck

snowblower

blade

Serial number decal on the left side of the 185 tractor frame, above the front axle.

1986

M00185A372001 (38-inch deck)

1987

M00185A440001 (38-inch deck)

1988

M00185A495001 (38-inch deck)

1989

M00185A595001 (38-inch deck)

1989-end

M00185A750000 (38-inch deck)

1990

M00185A010001 (38-inch deck)

Final

M00185A100000 (38-inch deck)

1986

M00185B378001 (46-inch deck)

1987

M00185B450001 (46-inch deck)

1988

M00185B505001 (46-inch deck)

1989

M00185B605001 (46-inch deck)

1989-end

M00185B750000 (46-inch deck)

1990

M00185B020001 (46-inch deck)

Final

M00185B100000 (46-inch deck)

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

Ground

negative

Charging system

flywheel alternator

Charging amps

15

Battery CCA

255

Battery volts

12

John Deere Lawn Tractors 100 Series published in 1989

John Deere Lawn Tractors and Riding Mowers published in 1986

Lawn Tractors published in 1987, by John Deere

Lawn & Garden Equipment published in 1990, by John Deere

Grounds Care & Recreation Products Sales Manual published in 1989, by John Deere

Operator's Manual 170, 175, 180 and 185 (OMM78999) published in 1988

Operator's Manual 130, 160, 165, 180, and 185 (OMM89684) published in 1985

Technical Manual 130, 160, 165, 175, 180, and 185 Lawn Tractors. (TM1351) published in 1988