John Deere D105
The John Deere D105 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 499 cc 30.5 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 17.5 hp / 13.0 kW. Transmission: General Transmission RT400. Operating weight: 442 lbs 200 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 17.5 hp / 13.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
2.4 gal
9.1 L
Transmission
General Transmission RT400
Operating Weight
442 lbs
200 kg
Overview
 | 2013 - 2017
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Lawn tractor | |
Built in Greenville, Tennessee, USA | |
Original price | $1,499 (2013 ) |
$1,499 (2015 ) | |
John Deere D105 Engine | |
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17.5HP Briggs & Stratton 499cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 2.4 gal
9.1 L |
Engine details ...  | |
John Deere D105 Transmission | |
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mechanical CVT | |
Transmission details ...  |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. Twenty-eight centimeter seat back. Adjustable seat with 14 centimeters of movement. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | manual |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 48.9 inches
124 cm |
Weight | 442 lbs
200 kg |
Front tire | 15x6-6 |
Rear tire | 20x8-8 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging amps | 9 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery Group | U1 |
References | |
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Riding Lawn Tractors published in 2015, by John Deere | |
Riding Lawn Tractors published in 2017, by John Deere | |
Riding Lawn Tractors published in 2016, by John Deere | |
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Operator's Manual D100 Series (OMGX24920) published in 2013 | |
Operator's Manual D100 Series (OMGX25361) published in 2014 | |
Operator's Manual D100 Series (OMGX25410) published in 2014 | |
Operator's Manual D100 Series (OMGX25658) published in 2014 | |
Operator's Manual D100 Series (OMGX26097) published in 2015 | |
Operator's Manual D100 Series (OMUC11804) published in 2016 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 499 cc / 30.5 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton 31G777 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Displacement | 499 cc
30.5 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.57x3.06 inches
91 x 78 mm |
Power (gross) | 17.5 hp
13.0 kW |
Air cleaner | dry |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches
0.762 mm |
Intake valve clearance | 0.004 inches
0.102 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.006 inches
0.152 mm |
Oil capacity | 1.5 qts
1.4 L |
Transmission
Transmission — General Transmission RT400
Transmission | General Transmission RT400 |
Type | belt-driven mechanical CVT |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Oil change | sealed unit, owner service is not recommended |
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Dimensions
John Deere D105 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 15x6-6 |
Lawn/turf rear | 20x8-8 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 48.9 inches
124 cm |
Length | 69.9 inches
177 cm |
Height | 42.5 inches
107 cm |
Weight | 442 lbs
200 kg |
Front axle | Cast-iron |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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42" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade |
42" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount John Deere |
2-blade | |
Cutting width | 42 inches
106 cm |
Overall width | 52 inches
132 cm |
Cut height | 1 to 4 inch
2 to 10 cm |
Cut positions | 13 |
Photos
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John Deere D105 operator station and controls.
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere D105 based on its 17.5 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 1 to 2 Bottom (12")1 - 2 铧 (30 cm) | Light Duty | Ideal for garden plots and light sandy soil. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 4 ft (48 in)1.2 m | Light Duty | Pasture clipping and light brush under 1" diameter. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 42 to 48 in105 - 120 cm | Light Duty | Covers compact tractor tire width. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere D105.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 2.6 hrs
Approximately 2.6 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (2.4 gal / 9.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~0.9 gal/hr (3.4 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 D105 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere D105.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)17.5 hp
Kilowatts (kW)13 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)17.7 PS
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