John Deere L120
The John Deere L120 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 K46 HD. Operating weight: 532 lbs 241 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 20 hp / 14.9 kW; Gasoline (gross): 22 hp / 16.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
Tuff Torq K46 HD
Operating Weight
532 lbs
241 kg
Overview
![]() | 2003 - 2005
L100 SeriesLawn tractor
L100 Series
Lawn tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Lawn tractor | |
Built in Greeneville, Tennessee, USA | |
Original price was $2,299 in 2005 | |
John Deere L120 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
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 | electric |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 48.9 inches
124 cm |
Weight | 532 lbs
241 kg |
Front tire | 16x6.5-8 |
Rear tire | 22x9.5-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 16 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery Group | U1 |
References | |
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Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 2003, by John Deere | |
Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 2004, by John Deere | |
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* | |
100 Series Tractors published in 2003, by John Deere | |
*Publication contains known errors. |
Engine
Engine options | |
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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
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, air-cooled vertical shaft V-Twin |
Briggs & Stratton Intek 40 | |
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 |
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 K46 HD
Transmission | Tuff Torq K46 HD |
Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Oil capacity | 2.4 qts
2.3 L |
Oil change | sealed unit, owner service is not recommended |
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Dimensions
John Deere L120 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 16x6.5-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 22x9.5-12 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 48.9 inches
124 cm |
Length | 60 inches
152 cm |
69 inches (2005)
175 cm | |
Width | 36 inches
91 cm |
Height | 38.6 inches
98 cm |
Weight | 532 lbs
241 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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48" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade |
48" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount John Deere |
3-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 48 inches
121 cm |
Overall width | 50 inches
127 cm |
Cut height | 1 to 4 inch
2 to 10 cm |
Photos
John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere L120 Specification Unit Converter
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