The John Deere L118 is a 2WD lawn tractor from the L100 series. This tractor was manufactured by John Deere from 2003 to 2005. The John Deere L118 lawn tractor is equipped with a 0.7 L V-twin gasoline Briggs & Stratton engine and belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.
The John Deere L118 is equipped with manual steering, independent middle PTO shaft with a mechanical clutch, open operator station and 7.9 liters (2.1 US gal.; 1.7 Imp. gal) fuel tank.
The tractor could be equipped with the following engines and transmission:
- In 2003 and 2004 this tractor used the Briggs & Stratton CV40 engine and Tuff Torq K46V transmission.. The Briggs & Stratton CV40 is a 0.7 L, 655 cm2, (40 cu·in) V-Twin natural aspirated gasoline engine with 75.4 mm (2.97 in) of the cylinder bore and 73.4 mm (2.89 in) of the piston stroke. This engine produced 20.3 PS (14.9 kW; 20.0 HP) of maximum output power.
- In 2005 the John Deere L118 used the Briggs & Stratton 407777 engine and Tuff Torq T40 hydrostatic transmission.. The Briggs & Stratton 407777 is a 0.7 L, 655 cm2, (40 cu·in) V-Twin natural aspirated gasoline engine. The cylinder bore is 75.4 mm (2.97 in) and the piston stroke is 73.4 mm (2.89 in). This engine produced 22.3 PS (16.4 kW; 22.0 HP) of maximum output power.
Following attachments are available for JD L118 lawn tractor:
- Mid-mount John Deere 42 in (1,070 mm) mower deck with 2-blades and manual lift
- Front-mount John Deere 42 in (1,070 mm) two-stage snow blower with manual lift
- Front-mount John Deere 43.5 in (1,110 mm) two-stage snow blower with manual lift
John Deere L118 Specifications
| General Specifications | |
| Model | John Deere L118 |
| Length | 1,524 mm (60 in) |
| Width | 910 mm (35.8 in) |
| Height | 980 mm (38.6 in) |
| Wheel base | – |
| Weight | 235 kg (518 lbs) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 7.9 liters (2.1 US gal.; 1.7 Imp. gal) |
| Battery | 12V Type BCI Group U1 |
| Cabin type | Open operator station |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | Briggs & Stratton CV40 |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, air-cooled, V |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Displacement | 0.7 L, 655 cm2, (40 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 75.4 mm X 73.4 mm (2.97 in X 2.89 in) |
| Horsepower | 20.3 PS (14.9 kW; 20.0 HP) |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil type | API: SG or SF |
| Oil capacity: | 1.9 L (2.01 US. qt, 1.67 Imp. qt.) |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | Briggs & Stratton 407777 |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, air-cooled, V |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Displacement | 0.7 L, 655 cm2, (40.0 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 75.4 mm X 73.4 mm (2.97 in X 2.89 in) |
| Horsepower | 22.3 PS (16.4 kW; 22.0 HP) |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil type | API: SG or SF |
| Oil capacity: | 1.9 L (2.01 US. qt, 1.67 Imp. qt.) |
| Transmission and chassis | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD |
| Steering type | Manual |
| Brakes | – |
| Transmission model | Tuff Torq K46V (2003-2004) |
| Transmission type | Belt-driven hydrostatic |
| Gears | Infinite forward and reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 9.2 kmh (5.7 mph) Reverse: 5.5 (3.4 mph) |
| Transmission model | Tuff Torq T40 (2005) |
| Transmission type | Belt-driven hydrostatic |
| Gears | Infinite forward and reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 8.9 kmh (5.5 mph) Reverse: 5.2 (3.2 mph) |
| Tires | |
| Front tires | Lawn/turf: 15×6-6 |
| Rear tires | Lawn/turf: 20×10-8 |
| PTO (Power take-off shaft) | |
| Middle PTO type | Independent with mechanical clutch |
| Middle PTO spped | – |