John Deere LT133
The John Deere LT133 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 398 cc 24.3 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 13 hp / 9.7 kW. Transmission: Dana 4360. Operating weight: 72 lbs 32 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 13 hp / 9.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
2 gal
7.6 L
Transmission
Dana 4360
Operating Weight
72 lbs
32 kg
Overview
![]() | 1998 - 2001
LT SeriesLawn tractor
LT Series
Lawn tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Lawn tractor | |
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA | |
Original price was $1,999 in 1997 | |
The LT133 was also available in a Motorsports edition with special decals and included a certificate signed by Deere-sponsored NASCAR driver Chad Little. | |
John Deere LT133 Engine | |
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13HP Kohler 398cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 2 gal
7.6 L |
Engine details ... | |
John Deere LT133 Transmission | |
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5-speed gear | |
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 | manual |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 46.3 inches
117 cm |
Weight | 392 to 455 pounds |
Front tire | 15x6.00-6 |
Rear tire | 20x10.00-8 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery CCA | 160 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 1998, by John Deere | |
Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 2000, by John Deere | |
Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 2001, by John Deere | |
LT Series Lawn Tractors published in 1998, by John Deere | |
Operator's Manual LT133, LT155 and LT166 (OMM142698) published in 2000 | |
LT133 Motorsports Lawn Tractor published in 1998, by John Deere | |
Lawn & Grounds Care Sales Manual published in 1997, by John Deere* | |
Commercial & Consumer Equipment Sales Manual published in 1999, by John Deere | |
Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1999, by John Deere | |
Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 2000, by John Deere | |
Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 2001, by John Deere | |
*Publication contains known errors. |
Engine
Engine Detail — 398 cc / 24.3 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kohler CV13S |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Displacement | 398 cc
24.3 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.425x2.638 inches
87 x 67 mm |
Power | 13 hp
9.7 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Sparkplug gap | 0.040 inches
1.016 mm |
Oil capacity | 1.9 qts
1.8 L |
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 |
Gear transmission right right-side shift lever and combination clutch/brake pedal. | |
With 20x10.00-8 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere LT133 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 15x6.00-6 |
Lawn/turf rear | 20x10.00-8 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 46.3 inches
117 cm |
Length | 67.91 inches
172 cm |
Width | 35.5 inches
90 cm |
Height | 40.6 inches
103 cm |
Weight | 455 lbs*Weight with 38-inch mower deck.
206 kg |
Shipping weight | 392 lbs
177 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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38" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade |
38" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount John Deere 38 |
2-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 38 inches
96 cm |
Belt | M126536 |
Weight | 72 lbs
32 kg |
Overall width | 52 inches
132 cm |
Cut height | 1 to 4 inch
2 to 10 cm |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere LT133.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 3 hrs
Approximately 3 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (2 gal / 7.6 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~0.7 gal/hr (2.6 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 LT133 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere LT133.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)13 hp
Kilowatts (kW)9.7 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)13.2 PS
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