John Deere LT160
The John Deere LT160 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 458 cc 28 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 16 hp / 11.9 kW. Transmission: Tuff Torq K46. Operating weight: 399 lbs 180 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 16 hp / 11.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
2 gal
7.6 L
Transmission
Tuff Torq K46
Operating Weight
399 lbs
180 kg
Overview
![]() | 2002 - 2005
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 $2,779 in 2005 | |
John Deere LT160 Engine | |
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16HP Kohler 458cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 2 gal
7.6 L |
Engine details ... | |
John Deere LT160 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Mechanical disc brakes | |
Open operator station. Foam seat with 14-inches of travel. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | mechanical |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 48 inches
121 cm |
Weight | 399 lbs
180 kg |
Front tire | 15x6-6 |
Rear tire | 20x10-8 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | flywheel alternator |
Charging amps | 15 |
Battery CCA | 160 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 2002, by John Deere | |
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 | |
Premium Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 2004, by John Deere | |
LT Series Lawn Tractors published in 2002, by John Deere | |
Operator's Manual LT150, LT160 Lawn Tractors (OMM145684) published in 2001 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 458 cc / 28 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kohler Command CV460S |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Displacement | 458 cc
28 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.43x3.03 inches
87 x 77 mm |
Power (gross) | 16 hp
11.9 kW |
Air cleaner | paper and foam |
Idle RPM | 1650-3350 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Sparkplug gap | 0.040 inches
1.016 mm |
Oil capacity | 2 qts
1.9 L |
Oil change | 100 h |
John Deere LT160 Engine | |
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Transmission
Transmission — Tuff Torq K46
Transmission | Tuff Torq K46 |
Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Oil change | sealed unit, owner service is not recommended |
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LT160 Transmission Controls | |
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1 | Throttle |
2 | Brake |
3 | Forward |
4 | Reverse |
5 | Parking brake |
Dimensions
John Deere LT160 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 15x6-6 |
Lawn/turf rear | 20x10-8 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 48 inches
121 cm |
Length | 67.9 inches
172 cm |
Width | 36.2 inches
91 cm |
Height | 41 inches
104 cm |
Shipping weight | 399 lbs (tractor only)
180 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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42" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade |
42" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount John Deere |
2-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 42 inches
106 cm |
Overall width | 53 inches
134 cm |
Cut height | 1 to 4 inch
2 to 10 cm |
Photos
John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere LT160 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere LT160.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)16 hp
Kilowatts (kW)11.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)16.2 PS
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