John Deere LA135

The John Deere LA135 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 (listed): 22 hp / 16.4 kW. Transmission: Tuff Torq T40. Operating weight: 470 lbs 213 kg.

Overview

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Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Lawn tractor
Built in Greeneville, Tennessee, USA
Original price was $1,899 in 2010
The John Deere LA135 was labeled as "special edition" or "limited edition", depending on the year. For a $100 price increase over the LA125 the tractor offered a two-cylinder engine, high-back seat, larger tires, and front bumper.

Variants
LA135	42-inch deck
LA145	48-inch deck

John Deere LA135 Engine
22HP Briggs & Stratton 655cc 2-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank	4 gal 15.1 L
	2.25 gal (California model) 8.5 L
Engine details ...

John Deere LA135 Transmission
hydrostatic
Transmission details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Open operator station. Adjustable seat (10 position, 5.5-inches travel) and cup holder. Optional nylon canopy.

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	48.9 inches 124 cm
Weight	470 lbs 213 kg
Front tire	15x6.00-6
Rear tire	20x10.00-8
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging amps	9
Battery volts	12
Battery Group	U1

References
100 Series Tractors published in 2008, by John Deere
Operator's Manual 100 Series (OMGX23171) published in 2008*
Operator's Manual 100 Series (OMGX23404) published in 2010
100 Series Tractors published in 2009, by John Deere
*Publication contains known errors.

Engine

Engine Detail — 655 cc / 40 ci Gasoline

Manufacturer	Briggs & Stratton
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	2-cylinder, air-cooled
Displacement	655 cc 40 ci
Bore/Stroke	2.97x2.89 inches 75 x 73 mm
Power	22 hp 16.4 kW
Air cleaner	paper and foam elements
Starter volts	12
Sparkplug gap	0.030 inches 0.762 mm
Intake valve clearance	0.005 inches 0.127 mm
Exhaust valve clearance	0.005 inches 0.127 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

LA135 Transmission Controls
1	Brake
2	Parking brake
3	Throttle
4	Cruise control
5	Forward
6	Reverse

Dimensions

John Deere LA135 Tires
Lawn/turf front	15x6.00-6
Lawn/turf rear	20x10.00-8

Dimensions
Wheelbase	48.9 inches 124 cm
Length	68.75 inches 174 cm
Width	51.75 inches (with mower deck) 131 cm
Height	44.5 inches 113 cm
Weight	470 lbs 213 kg

Attachments

Attachment overview
42" mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower
Blade

42" Mower deck
Type	mid-mount John Deere 42 Edge
	2-blade with manual lift
Cutting width	42 inches 106 cm
Overall width	52 inches 132 cm
Cut height	1 to 4 inch 2 to 10 cm

Photos

John Deere LA135

John Deere LA135 operator station and controls.