The John Deere LT180 is a 2WD lawn tractor from the LT series. This tractor was manufactured by John Deere in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA from 2002 to 2005. The John Deere LT180 is equipped with a 494 cm2 V-twin gasoline engine and belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.
The John Deere LT180 lawn tractor used the Kawasaki FH500V vertical engine. It is a 0.5 L, 494 cm2, (30.1 cu·in) two-cylinder natural aspirated gasoline engine with 68.0 mm (2.68 in) of the cylinder bore and 68.0 mm (2.68 in) of the piston stroke. This engine produced 17.3 PS (12.7 kW; 17.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of maximum output power and 37.0 Nm (3.77 kg·m; 27.31 lbf·ft) at 2,400 rpm of peak torque.
The John Deere LT180 is equipped with manual sector-and-pinion steering, mechanical disc brakes, open operator station and 7.5 liters (2.0 US gal.; 1.6 Imp. gal) fuel tank.
Following attachments are available for the John Deere LT180 lawn tractor:
- Mid-mount John Deere 42 in (1,060 mm) mower deck with 2-blades and manual lift
- Mid-mount John Deere 48 in (1,160 mm) mower deck with 3-blades and manual lift
- Front-mount John Deere 44 in (1,110 mm) blade with manual lift
John Deere LT180 Specifications
| General Specifications |
| Model |
John Deere LT180 |
| Tractor type |
Lawn tractor |
| Production years |
2002-2005 |
| Manufacturer |
John Deere |
| Factory |
Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
| Dimensions and weight |
| Length |
1,720 mm (67.7 in) |
| Width |
1,210 mm (47.6 in) |
| Height |
1,040 mm (40.9 in) |
| Wheel base |
1,210 mm (47.6 in) |
| Weight |
230 kg (507 lbs) |
| Fluid capacity |
| Fuel tank capacity |
7.5 liters (2 US gal.; 1.6 Imp. gal) |
| Oil capacity (with filter changed) |
1.8 liters (1.9 US.qts, 1.58 Imp. qts) |
| Electrical system |
| Ground |
Negative |
| Charging system |
Flywheel alternator |
| Charging amps |
13A |
| Battery |
12V, CCA 160A |
| Cabin type |
| Cabin type |
Open operator station |
Engine
| Engine |
| Engine model |
Kawasaki FH500V |
| Type |
4-stroke, OHV, V-twin 90° |
| Displacement |
494 cm 3 (30.15 cu-in) |
| Max. horsepower |
17.3 PS (12.7 KW; 17.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm |
| Max. torque (crank PTO) |
37.0 Nm (3.77 kg·m; 27.31 lbf·ft) at 2,400 rpm |
| Carburetor |
Float type |
| Cooling system |
Air-cooling |
| Ignition system |
Flywheel magneto transistor type |
| Lubricating system |
Full pressure with spin-on oil filter |
| Starting system |
Electric starter |
| Charging system |
12 Volt – 13A with regulator |
| Fuel used |
Unleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher) |
| Cooling system |
Pressurized forced circulation type |
| Valve clearance |
| Intake valve |
0.10-0.15 mm (0.004-0.006 in) |
| Exhaust valve |
0.10-0.15 mm (0.004-0.006 in) |
| Oil system |
| Oil type |
4-stroke or an equivalent (SF, SG, SH, or SJ ) |
| Recommended oil |
SAE 10W-40, 10W-30, 5W-20 |
| Oil capacity (with filter changed) |
1.8 liters (1.9 US.qts, 1.58 Imp. qts) |
| Ignition system |
| Spark plug |
CHAMPION: RCJ8Y; NGK: BPMR6A |
| Spark plug gap |
0.75 mm (0.029 in) |
| Spark plug tightening torque |
22 Nm; 2.2 kg·m; 16.2 ft·lb |
Transmission and chassis
| Transmission and chassis |
| Chassis |
4×2 2WD |
| Steering type |
Manual sector-and-pinion |
| Brakes |
Mechanical disc |
| Transmission model |
Tuff Torq K46 |
| Transmission type |
Belt-driven hydrostatic |
| Gears |
Infinite forward and reverse |
| Speed |
Forward: 9.3 kmh (5.8 mph) Reverse: 5.6 (3.5 mph) |
Tires
| Tires |
| Front tires |
Lawn/turf: 15×6-6 |
| Rear tires |
Lawn/turf: 20×10-8 |
PTO and 3-point linkage
| PTO (Power take-off shaft) |
| Middle PTO type |
Independent with mechanical clutch |
| Middle PTO spped |
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Attachments
| John Deere: 42″ mid-mount mower deck with 2-blade and manual lift |
| Cutting width: |
1,060 mm (42.0 in) |
| Total width: |
1,340 mm (53.0 in) |
| Cut height: |
20-100 mm (1.0-4.0 in) |
| John Deere: 48″ mid-mount mower deck with 3-blade and manual lift |
| Cutting width: |
1,210 mm (48.0 in) |
| Total width: |
1,560 mm (61.5 in) |
| Cut height: |
20-100 mm (1.0-4.0 in) |
| John Deere: 44″ front-mount blade with manual lift |
| Cutting width: |
1,110 mm (44.0 in) |
| John Deere: 42″ front-mount two-stage snow blower |
| Cleaning width: |
1,060 mm (42.0 in) |
| Cleaning height: |
530 mm (21.0 in) |
| Weight: |
88 kg (195 lbs) |
Serial numbers
| Serial numbers (Located below front side of seat) |
| 2002 |
010001 |
| 2003 |
035001 |
| 2004 |
0500001 |
| 2005 |
0530001 |
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The John Deere LT180 is a 2WD lawn tractor from the LT series. This tractor was manufactured by John Deere in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA from 2002 to 2005. The John Deere LT180 is equipped with a 494 cm2 V-twin gasoline engine and belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.
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