John Deere LT180
The John Deere LT180 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 493 cc 30.1 ci engine. The rated power output is 17 hp 12.7 kW. Transmission: Tuff Torq K46. Operating weight: 507 lbs 229 kg.
Engine Power
17 hp
12.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
2 gal
7.6 L
Transmission
Tuff Torq K46
Operating Weight
507 lbs
229 kg
John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere LT180 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 2002 - 2005
LT SeriesLawn tractor |
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2002 - 2005 | |
LT Series | |
Lawn tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Lawn tractor | |
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA | |
Original price was $3,639 in 2005 | |
Variants | |
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LT180 | lawn tractor |
LTR180 | rear-discharge mower |
John Deere LT180 Engine | |
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17HP Kawasaki 493cc 2-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 2 gal
7.6 L |
Engine details ... | |
John Deere LT180 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 | 507 lbs
229 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 | 13 |
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 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 493 cc / 30.1 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kawasaki FH500V |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin |
Displacement | 493 cc
30.1 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 2.68x2.68 inches
68 x 68 mm |
Power (gross) | 17 hp
12.7 kW |
Starter volts | 12 |
Sparkplug gap | 0.040 inches
1.016 mm |
Oil capacity | 1.9 qts
1.8 L |
Oil change | 100 h |
John Deere LT180 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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Dimensions
John Deere LT180 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 | 68 inches
172 cm |
Width | 48 inches
121 cm |
Height | 41 inches
104 cm |
Shipping weight | 507 lbs
229 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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42" mid-mount mower deck | |
48" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade |
Photos
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