John Deere LT180 (2002-2005) lawn tractor specifications and reviews
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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will my 38 inch deck from a LX176 fit on a LT 180 with a 48 inch deck
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.
will my 38 inch deck from a LX176 fit on a LT 180 with a 48 inch deck