John Deere LT166

The John Deere LT166 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 480 cc 29.3 ci engine. The rated power output is 16 hp 11.9 kW. Transmission: Tuff-Torq K51. Operating weight: 395 to 485 pounds.

Overview

	1998 - 2001 LT SeriesLawn tractor
1998 - 2001
LT Series
Lawn tractor

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Lawn tractor
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Original price	$3,099 (1997 42 )
	$3,199 (1997 46 )

Variants
LT166	lawn tractor
LTR166	rear-discharge mower

John Deere LT166 Engine
16HP Briggs & Stratton 480cc 2-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank	2 gal 7.6 L
Engine details ...

John Deere LT166 Transmission
hydrostatic
Transmission details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Disc brakes
Open operator station.

Power Take-off (PTO)
Mid PTO	independent
Clutch	manual

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	46.3 inches 117 cm
Weight	395 to 485 pounds
Front tire	15x6.00-6
Rear tire	20x10.00-8
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Battery CCA	160
Battery volts	12

References
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
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 — 480 cc / 29.3 ci Gasoline

Manufacturer	Briggs & Stratton 303777
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	2-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
Displacement	480 cc 29.3 ci
Bore/Stroke	2.68x2.60 inches 68 x 66 mm
Power	16 hp 11.9 kW
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Sparkplug gap	0.040 inches 1.016 mm
Oil capacity	1.6 qts 1.5 L

John Deere LT166 Engine

Transmission

Transmission — Tuff-Torq K51

Transmission	Tuff-Torq K51
Type	belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears	infinite forward and reverse
Oil change	sealed unit, owner service is not recommended
Hydrostatic transmission with two right-side foot pedals and right-side brake. Free-wheeling lever at rear of tractor.
With 20x10.00-8 rear tires.

Dimensions

John Deere LT166 Tires
Lawn/turf front	15x6.00-6
Lawn/turf rear	20x10.00-8

Dimensions
Wheelbase	46.3 inches 117 cm
Length	67.91 inches 172 cm
Width	36 inches 91 cm
Height	40.6 inches 103 cm

John Deere LT166 Weight
	470 lbs (with 38" deck) 213 kg
	475 lbs (with 42" deck) 215 kg
	485 lbs (with 46" deck) 219 kg
Shipping	395 lbs 179 kg

Attachments

Attachment overview
38" mid-mount mower deck
42" mid-mount mower deck
48" mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower
Blade

Photos

John Deere LT166 with model 80 cart.

John Deere LT166 with model 80 cart.

John Deere LT166 with model 80 cart.