John Deere L118

The John Deere L118 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 655 cc 40 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 20 hp / 14.9 kW; Gasoline (gross): 22 hp / 16.4 kW. Transmission: Tuff Torq T40. Operating weight: 520 lbs 235 kg.

Overview

	2004 - 2005 L100 SeriesLawn tractor L100 Series Lawn tractor

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Lawn tractor
Built in Greeneville, Tennessee, USA
Original price was $1,999 in 2005

John Deere L118 Transmission
hydrostatic
Transmission details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Disc brakes
Open operator station.

Power Take-off (PTO)
Mid PTO	independent
Clutch	mechanical

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	48.9 inches 124 cm
Weight	520 lbs 235 kg
Front tire	15x6-6
Rear tire	20x10-8
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	16
Battery volts	12
Battery Group	U1

References
Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 2005, by John Deere
Operator's Manual L100, L110, L118, L120 and L130 (OMGX21647) published in 2003*
Operator's Manual L100, L108, L111, L118, L120 and L130 (OMGX22058) published in 2005*
*Publication contains known errors.

Engine

Engine options
20HP Briggs & Stratton 655cc 2-cyl gasoline
22HP Briggs & Stratton 655cc 2-cyl gasoline

Engine Detail — 655 cc / 40 ci Gasoline

Manufacturer	Briggs & Stratton CV40
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	2-cylinder, air-cooled vertical shaft V-Twin
The 20 horsepower CV40 was used in 2003 and 2004, to serial number 150001.
Displacement	655 cc 40 ci
Bore/Stroke	2.97x2.89 inches 75 x 73 mm
Power (gross)	20 hp 14.9 kW
Air cleaner	replaceable foam
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Sparkplug gap	0.040 inches 1.016 mm
Oil capacity	2 qts 1.9 L

Engine Detail — 655 cc / 40 ci Gasoline

Manufacturer	Briggs & Stratton 407777
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	2-cylinder, air-cooled vertical shaft V-Twin
The 22 horsepower engine was used in 2005, the final production year.
Displacement	655 cc 40 ci
Bore/Stroke	2.97x2.89 inches 75 x 73 mm
Power (gross)	22 hp 16.4 kW
Air cleaner	replaceable foam
Sparkplug gap	0.030 inches 0.762 mm
Point gap	0.010 inches 0.254 mm
Intake valve clearance	0.005 inches 0.127 mm
Exhaust valve clearance	0.010 inches 0.254 mm
Oil capacity	2 qts 1.9 L

Transmission

Transmission — Tuff Torq T40

Transmission	Tuff Torq T40
Type	belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears	infinite forward and reverse
Oil change	sealed unit, owner service is not recommended
A K46V was used during the 2004 model year, replaced with the T40A for 2005 production.

Dimensions

John Deere L118 Tires
Lawn/turf front	15x6-6
Lawn/turf rear	20x10-8

Dimensions
Wheelbase	48.9 inches 124 cm
Length	69 inches 175 cm
Width	36 inches 91 cm
Height	38.6 inches 98 cm
Weight	520 lbs 235 kg

Attachments

Attachment overview
42" mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower
Blade
Two 42-pound rear suitcase weights, plus rear tire chains, are recommended for use with the snowblower. Optional 6.5 bushel rear bagger with two bags. For the snowblower, two 42-pound rear weights and rear tire chains were recommended. Skid shoes and drift knife optional.

42" Mower deck
Type	mid-mount John Deere
	2-blade with manual lift
Cutting width	42 inches 106 cm
Overall width	44 inches 111 cm
Cut height	1 to 4 inch 2 to 10 cm
Cut positions	7

Photos

John Deere L118, right side.

John Deere L118 Limited Edition, left side.