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John Deere 160

John Deere 160 — Late 100 Lawn Series · 13 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 160 is a lawn tractor model rated at approximately 13 hp, a mid-range power output for its class. Manufactured from 1986 to 1988, it features a 1-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine paired with two-wheel drive and a hydrostatic transmission. The 160 has a listed operating weight of 213 kg, and it is suitable for operations covering up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power
13 hp
Weight
213 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
56 rows
Recorded power
13 hp
Recorded weight
213 kg
Transmissions
5-speed gear
Production years
1986-1988
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Lawn tractorReference
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USAReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Disc brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference

Variants

160gearReference
165hydrostaticReference

Engine

12.5HP Kawasaki 460cc 1-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank8.3 LReference
Kawasaki FB460VReference
gasolineReference
1-cylinderReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Displacement28.1 ciReference
Bore/Stroke89 x 74 mmReference
Power (gross)9.3 kWReference
Rated RPM3350Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity1.8 LReference

Transmission

5-speed gearReference
TransmissionPeerless 801-038AReference
Typebelt-driven gearReference
Gears5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil capacity1.0 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTOindependentReference
ClutchelectricReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase113 cmReference
Weight213 kgReference
Front tire15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire18x8.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear18x8.50-8Reference
Length165 cmReference
Width99 cmReference

John Deere 160 attachments

38" mid-mount mower deckReference
snowblowerReference
bladeReference

160 Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on the left side of the tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference

160 Serial Numbers

1986M00160T360001Reference
1987M00160T420001Reference
1988M00160T475001Reference
FinalM00160T595000Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps13Reference
Battery volts12Reference

Attachment overview

38" mid-mount mower deckReference
SnowblowerReference
BladeReference

38" Mower deck

Typemid-mount John Deere 38Reference
Typemanual liftReference
Cutting width96 cmReference
Overall width126 cmReference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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