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 | – |
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 |
John Deere LT180 reviews
Outstanding tractor |
Durability |
Maintenance |
I have had this unit since new over 2o years now and have had only tire problems and body is now starting to rust out. The best tractor I could ever ask for. |
| , June 6, 2025 |
will my 38 inch deck from a LX176 fit on a LT 180 with a 48 inch deck