John Deere LA100
The John Deere LA100 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 501 cc 30.6 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 18.5 hp / 13.8 kW. Transmission: Dana 4360. Operating weight: 442 lbs 200 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 18.5 hp / 13.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
Dana 4360
Operating Weight
442 lbs
200 kg
Overview
 | 2007
LA100 SeriesLawn tractor
LA100 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 $1,499 in 2007 | |
John Deere LA100 Engine | |
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18.5HP Briggs & Stratton 501cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ...  |
John Deere LA100 Transmission | |
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5-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | manual |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 48.9 inches
124 cm |
Weight | 442 lbs
200 kg |
Front tire | 15x6.00-6 |
Rear tire | 20x8.0-8 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging amps | 9 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 501 cc / 30.6 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled |
Displacement | 501 cc
30.6 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.57x3.06 inches
91 x 78 mm |
Power | 18.5 hp
13.8 kW |
Air cleaner | paper and foam elements |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 1.5 qts
1.4 L |
Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches
0.762 mm |
John Deere LA100 Engine | |
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Image courtesy of David Hames |
Transmission
Transmission — Dana 4360
Transmission | Dana 4360 |
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
Oil change | sealed unit, owner service is not recommended |
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Dimensions
John Deere LA100 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 15x6.00-6 |
Lawn/turf rear | 20x8.0-8 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 48.9 inches
124 cm |
Length | 68.75 inches
174 cm |
Width | 51.75 inches
131 cm |
Height | 42.5 inches
107 cm |
Weight | 442 lbs
200 kg |
Attachments
42" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount John Deere |
manual lift | |
Cutting width | 42 inches
106 cm |
Photos
John Deere LA100
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere LA100 based on its 18.5 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 LA100.
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 LA100 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere LA100.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)18.5 hp
Kilowatts (kW)13.8 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)18.8 PS
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