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 listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 16 hp / 11.9 kW. Transmission: Tuff-Torq K51. Operating weight: 395 to 485 pounds.
Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 16 hp / 11.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
2 gal
7.6 L
Transmission
Tuff-Torq K51
Operating Weight
395 to 485 pounds
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 | $3,099 (1997 42 ) |
$3,199 (1997 46 ) | |
Variants | |
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LT166 | lawn tractor |
LTR166 | rear-discharge mower |
John Deere LT166 Engine | |
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16HP Briggs & Stratton 480cc 2-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 2 gal
7.6 L |
Engine details ...  | |
John Deere LT166 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
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 | 395 to 485 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 | |
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 | |
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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. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere LT166 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 | 36 inches
91 cm |
Height | 40.6 inches
103 cm |
John Deere LT166 Weight | |
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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 | |
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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.
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere LT166 based on its 16 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 LT166.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 2.4 hrs
Approximately 2.4 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (2 gal / 7.6 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~0.8 gal/hr (3.1 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 LT166 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere LT166.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)16 hp
Kilowatts (kW)11.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)16.2 PS
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