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John Deere LA135

John Deere LA135 — LA105 Series · 22 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere LA135 is a lawn tractor with a rated output of 22 hp, positioning it among the higher-powered machines in its class. It was manufactured between 2008 and 2010. The LA135 features a 2-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine, which drives the two-wheel drive system via a hydrostatic transmission. Its listed weight is 213 kg and is suitable for tasks covering approximately 200 acres.

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Rated power
22 hp
Weight
213 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
67 rows
Recorded power
22 hp
Recorded weight
213 kg
Transmissions
hydrostatic
Production years
2008-2010
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Lawn tractorReference
Built in Greeneville, Tennessee, USAReference
Original price was $1,899 in 2010Reference
The John Deere LA135 was labeled as "special edition" or "limited edition", depending on the year. For a $100 price increase over the LA125 the tractor offered a two-cylinder engine, high-back seat, larger tires, and front bumper.Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Open operator station. Adjustable seat (10 position, 5.5-inches travel) and cup holder. Optional nylon canopy.Reference

Variants

LA13542-inch deckReference
LA14548-inch deckReference

Engine

22HP Briggs & Stratton 655cc 2-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank15.1 LReference
Fuel tank8.5 LReference
Briggs & StrattonReference
gasolineReference
2-cylinderReference
air-cooledReference
Displacement40 ciReference
Bore/Stroke75 x 73 mmReference
Power16.4 kWReference
Air cleanerpaper and foam elementsReference
Starter volts12Reference
Sparkplug gap0.762 mmReference
Intake valve clearance0.127 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.127 mmReference
Oil capacity1.9 LReference

Transmission

hydrostaticReference
TransmissionTuff Torq T40Reference
Typebelt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gearsinfinite forward and reverseReference
Oil changesealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
1BrakeReference
2Parking brakeReference
3ThrottleReference
4Cruise controlReference
5ForwardReference
6ReverseReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase124 cmReference
Weight213 kgReference
Front tire15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire20x10.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf front15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear20x10.00-8Reference
Length174 cmReference
Width131 cmReference
Height113 cmReference

John Deere LA135 attachments

42" mid-mount mower deckReference
snowblowerReference
bladeReference

LA135 Serial Number Location

Serial number plate under the left-rear fender.Reference

LA135 Serial Numbers

2008050001Reference
2009200001Reference
2010300001Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Charging amps9Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery GroupU1Reference

Questions

I have a LA105 and I see a picture of the choke sign on the dash but have no clue where the knob or lever is. The choke is engaged at the full throttle position. Once the engine is running the throttle lever should be moved just below this position to disengage the choke.Reference

Attachment overview

42" mid-mount mower deckReference
SnowblowerReference
BladeReference

42" Mower deck

Typemid-mount John Deere 42 EdgeReference
Type2-blade with manual liftReference
Cutting width106 cmReference
Overall width132 cmReference
Cut height2 to 10 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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