John Deere 66
The John Deere 66 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 221 cc 13.53 ci engine. The rated power output is 6 hp 4.5 kW. Transmission: 5 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 305 lbs (recoil) 138 kg.
Engine Power
6 hp
4.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
1 gal
3.8 L
Transmission
5 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
305 lbs (recoil)
138 kg
John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere 66 Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
 | 1975 - 1977
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1975 - 1977 | |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Riding lawn mower | |
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA | |
John Deere 66 Engine | |
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6HP Tecumseh 221cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 1 gal
3.8 L |
Engine details ...  | |
John Deere 66 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 | mechanical |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 305 to 335 pounds |
Front tire | 4.80x4.00-8 |
Rear tire | 11x4.00-5 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Operator's Manual 66 and 68 Riding Mowers (OM-M80552) published in 1976 | |
Riding Mowers published in 1975, by John Deere | |
Riding Mowers published in 1978, by John Deere | |
John Deere Riding Mowers published in 1974 | |
John Deere Riding Mowers published in 1976 |
Engine
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Engine Detail — 221 cc / 13.53 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Tecumseh V60 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Displacement | 221 cc
13.53 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 2.625x2.50 inches
67 x 64 mm |
Power | 6 hp
4.5 kW |
Air cleaner | dry element |
Idle RPM | 1750-3700 |
Starter | manual recoil |
electric OptOptional | |
Starter volts | 12 |
Sparkplug | Champion J-8 |
Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches
0.762 mm |
Point gap | 0.020 inches
0.508 mm |
Oil capacity | 0.85 qts
0.8 L |
Transmission
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1975 - 1977 | |
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Transmission — 5 forward and 1 reverse belt-driven gear
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
| 1975 - 1977
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John Deere 66 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 4.80x4.00-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 11x4.00-5 |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 58.5 inches
148 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 38 inches
96 cm |
Weight | 305 lbs (recoil)
138 kg |
335 lbs (electric)
151 kg | |
Attachments
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Attachment overview | |
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30" mid-mount mower deck | |
Blade |
30" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount John Deere |
1-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 30 inches
76 cm |
Overall width | 41 inches
104 cm |
Cut height | 1 to 4 inch
2 to 10 cm |
Photos
John Deere 66 tractor photo
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