John Deere SST18

The John Deere SST18 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 570 cc 34.8 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 18 hp / 13.4 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse. Operating weight: 658 lbs 298 kg.

Overview

	2000 - 2003 SST SeriesZero-turn mower SST Series Zero-turn mower

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Zero-turn mower
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Original price was $4,999 in 2001

John Deere SST18 Engine
18HP Vanguard 570cc 2-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank	2.5 gal 9.5 L
Engine details ...

John Deere SST18 Transmission
hydrostatic
Transmission details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steering	hydraulic power
Wet disc brakes
Open operator station.

Power Take-off (PTO)
Front PTO	independent
Clutch	electric

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	49.25 inches 125 cm
Weight	658 lbs 298 kg
Front tire	13x5.0-16
Rear tire	20x10-8
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Battery CCA	160
Battery volts	12

References
Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 2001, by John Deere
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
SST published in 2001, by John Deere
Operator's Manual SST16 and SST18 Spin-Steer Lawn Tractors (OMM145603) published in 2000

Engine

Engine Detail — 570 cc / 34.8 ci Gasoline

Manufacturer	Vanguard 350777
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	2-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
Displacement	570 cc 34.8 ci
Bore/Stroke	2.83x2.75 inches 72 x 70 mm
Power (gross)	18 hp 13.4 kW
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	1.6 qts 1.5 L
Sparkplug gap	0.030 inches 0.762 mm

John Deere SST18 Engine

Transmission

Transmission — infinite forward and reverse belt-driven hydrostatic

Manufacturer	Tuff Torq
Type	belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears	infinite forward and reverse
Oil capacity	6.8 qts 6.4 L

SST18 Transmission Controls
1	Throttle
2	Brake
3	Forward
4	Reverse
5	Parking brake

Dimensions

John Deere SST18 Tires
Lawn/turf front	13x5.0-16
Lawn/turf rear	20x10-8

Dimensions
Wheelbase	49.25 inches 125 cm
Length	75 inches 190 cm
Width	61.3 inches 155 cm
Height	41 inches 104 cm
Weight	658 lbs 298 kg

Attachments

48" Mower deck
Type	mid-mount John Deere 48C
	3-blade
Cutting width	48 inches 121 cm
Cut height	1 to 4 inch 2 to 10 cm
Cut positions	13

Photos

John Deere SST18

John Deere SST18

John Deere SST18 operator station and controls.