The John Deere LTR180 is a 2WD rear-discharge mower from the LT series. This tractor was manufactured by John Deere in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA from 2002 to 2006. The John Deere LTR180 is equipped with a 0.5 L two-cylinder gasoline engine and belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.
The JD LTR180 rear-discharge mower used the Kawasaki FH500V 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) of maximum output power.
The John Deere LTR180 is equipped with manual sector-and-pinion steering, mechanical disc brakes, open operator station and 7.5 liters (2 US gal.; 1.6 Imp. gal) fuel tank.
Following attachments are available for the John Deere LTR180 rear-discharge mower:
- Mid-mount John Deere 42 in (1,060 mm) mower deck with 2-blades and manual lift
- Front-mount John Deere 44 in (1,110 mm) blade with manual lift
John Deere LTR180 Specifications
| General Specifications | |
| Model | John Deere LTR180 |
| Length | 1,720 mm (67.7 in) With grass collector: 2,380 mm (94.0 in) |
| Width | 930 mm (36.6 in) |
| Height | 1,040 mm (40.9 in) |
| Wheel base | 1,210 mm (47.6 in) |
| Weight | 270 kg (595 lbs) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 7.5 liters (2 US gal.; 1.6 Imp. gal) |
| Battery | 12V, CCA 160A |
| Cabin type | Open operator station |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | Kawasaki FH500V |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, air-cooled, V |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Displacement | 0.5 L, 494 cm2, (30.1 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 68.0 mm X 68.0 mm (2.68 in X 2.68 in) |
| Horsepower | 17.3 PS (12.7 kW; 17.0 HP) |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil type | SAE 10W-30, API SF, SG, SH, or |
| Oil capacity: | 1.8 L (1.9 US. qt, 1.6 Imp. qt.) |
| Spark plug | Champion: RCJ8Y; NGK: BPMR6A |
| 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 | |
| Front tires | Lawn/turf: 15×6.00-6 |
| Rear tires | Lawn/turf: 20×10.00-8 |
| PTO (Power take-off shaft) | |
| Middle PTO type | Independent with mechanical clutch |
| Middle PTO spped | – rpm |
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