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Lawn Tractor · 1986Unverified

John Deere 180

Name: John Deere 180
Brand: John Deere

John Deere 180 — Late 100 Lawn Series · 17 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 180 is a lawn tractor model with a rated power of 17 hp, falling within the mid-range for its class. It was manufactured from 1986 to 1990 and features a 1-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine. The model is equipped with two-wheel drive and a hydrostatic transmission, and its operating weight ranges from 565 to 600 pounds. 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

17 hp

Weight

565 to 600 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

74 rows

Recorded power

17 hp

Recorded weight

256 kg

Transmissions

5-speed gear

Production years

1986-1990

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference

Lawn tractorReference

Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USAReference

The model 180 John Deere lawn tractor was available with choice of 38 or 46-inch rear deck. A 6.5-bushel rear bagger (BM16790) was optional. When the bagger was used on hills, front wheel weights were recommended. Dual 40-pound rear weight plates plus rear tire chains were available for use with the optional 38-inch single-stage snowblower. The tractor was available with hydrostatic transmission as the model 185.Reference

Two-wheel driveReference

Manual steeringReference

Integral transmission disc brakesReference

Open operator station.Reference

Variants

180gear driveReference

185hydro driveReference

Engine

17HP Kawasaki 534cc 1-cyl gasolineReference

Fuel tank8.3 LReference

Kawasaki FC540VReference

gasolineReference

1-cylinderReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Displacement32.64 ciReference

Bore/Stroke89 x 86 mmReference

Power12.7 kWReference

Air cleanerdry with foam precleanerReference

Rated RPM3350Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity1.6 LReference

Image courtesy of Brian MurrayReference

Transmission

5-speed gearReference

TransmissionPeerless 800Reference

Typebelt-driven gearReference

Gears5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Oil capacity1.0 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTOindependentReference

ClutchelectricReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase113 cmReference

Weight565 to 600 poundsReference

Front tire15x6.00-6Reference

Rear tire18x8.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf front15x6.00-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear18x8.50-8 (38-inch deck)Reference

Lawn/turf rear20x10.00-8 (42-inch deck)Reference

Length167 cmReference

Height101 cmReference

Shipping weight256 kgReference

Shipping weight272 kgReference

Front tread72 cmReference

Rear tread66 cmReference

John Deere 180 attachments

38" mid-mount mower deckReference

46" mid-mount mower deckReference

snowblowerReference

bladeReference

180 Serial Number Location

Serial number decal on the left side of the 180 tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference

180 Serial Numbers

1986M00180A360001 (38-inch deck)Reference

1987M00180A420001 (38-inch deck)Reference

1988M00180A475001 (38-inch deck)Reference

1989M00180A595001 (38-inch deck)Reference

1989-endM00180A750000 (38-inch deck)Reference

1990M00180A010001 (38-inch deck)Reference

FinalM00180A100000 (38-inch deck)Reference

1986M00180B366001 (46-inch deck)Reference

1987M00180B430001 (46-inch deck)Reference

1988M00180B475001 (46-inch deck)Reference

1989M00180B605001 (46-inch deck)Reference

1989-endM00180B750000 (46-inch deck)Reference

1990M00180B020001 (46-inch deck)Reference

FinalM00180B100000 (46-inch deck)Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemflywheel alternatorReference

Charging amps15Reference

Battery CCA255Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Attachment overview

38" mid-mount mower deckReference

46" mid-mount mower deckReference

SnowblowerReference

BladeReference

Speeds

With 18x8.50-8 rear tires.Reference

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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