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John Deere LT160 Lawn Tractor
The
John Deere LT160 lawn tractor was manufactured between 2002 and 2005. The John
Deere LT160 powerline system components: a 29.9 cu.in (490 cc) Kohler Command
CV460S 4-cycle vertical shaft single cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with a
rated power of 16 hp (11.9 kW) at 3600 prm, and Tuff Torq K46 belt-driven
hydrostatic transmission with foot-controlled variable speed drive.
The engine has a fixed main jet carburetor, mechanical diaphragm type
fuel pump, and full pressure lubrication system with full-flow oil
filter. The maximum forward speed - 5.8 mph (9.3 kph), max. reverse
speed - 3.5 mph (5.6 kph). The tractor is equipped with a manual
steering system, mechanical disc brakes, 15x6.00-6 front tires, and
20x10.00-8 rear tires. The wheelbase is 48 in (1210 mm).
The John Deere LT160 is compatible with the following attachments: a 42"
mid-mount 2-blade mower deck with cutting height of 1.0-4.0 in (25-102
mm) and mechanical lift system, and 44" front-mount blade.
Engine Model |
Kohler Command CV460S |
Engine Type |
4-cycle single cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine |
Number of Cylinder |
1 |
Piston Displacement, cu.in (cc) |
29.9 (490) |
Engine Bore, in (mm) |
3.43 (87.0) |
Engine Stroke, in (mm) |
3.03 (77.0) |
Engine Power, Hp (kW) |
16.0 (11.9) |
Rated Engine Speed, rpm |
3600 |
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lb) |
36.3 (26.8) |
Torque Speed, rpm |
2400 |
Compression Ratio |
8.5:1 |
Fuel System Type |
Carburetor |
Carburetor Type |
Fixed main jet |
Fuel Pump |
Diaphragm type, mechanical |
Fuel Filter |
In-line |
Governor |
Centrifugal Mechanical Flyweight |
Cooling System |
Air Intake |
Air Cleaner |
Replaceable paper element |
Lubrication System Type |
Full-Pressure |
Oil Filter |
Full-flow |
Ignition System Type |
Electronic |
Spark Plug |
Champion RC12YC |
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) |
0.040 (1.02) |
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) |
2.0 (7.6) |
Oil Capacity, qts (L) |
2.0 (1.9) |
Electrical System Rating, Volts |
12 |
Charging System |
Flywheel alternator |
Alternator Rating, Amps |
15 |
Starter Type |
Electric |
Number of Batteries |
1 |
Battery CCA |
160 |
Electric Ground |
Negative |
Mid PTO Operational Type |
Independent |
Mid PTO Clutch |
Mechanical |
Mid PTO Speed, rpm |
2000 |
Transmission Model |
Tuff Torq K46 |
Transmission Type |
Belt-driven hydrostatic |
Number of Forward Gears |
Infinite |
Number of Reverse Gears |
Infinite |
Drive Train |
Transaxle with foot-controlled variable speed drive |
Reduction Ratio |
21.53:1 |
Axle Shaft Size, in (mm) |
0.75 (19.1) |
Transaxle Capacity, qts (L) |
2.8 (2.6) |
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) |
5.8 (9.3) |
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) |
3.5 (5.6) |
Drive Wheels |
4x2 2WD |
Steering Configuration |
Front steer |
Steering System |
Manual |
Brakes Type |
Mechanical disc |
Front Tire Size |
15x6.00-6 |
Rear Tire Size |
20x10.00-8 |
Wheelbase, in (mm) |
48 (1210) |
Length, in (mm) |
68 (1720) |
Height, in (mm) |
41 (1040) |
Overall Width, in (mm) |
36 (910) |
Weight, lb (kg) |
397 (180) |
Mower Deck Type |
Mid-mount |
Number of Blades |
2 |
Cutting Width, in (mm) |
42 (1060) |
Overall Width, in (mm) |
53 (1340) |
Cutting Height, in (mm) |
1.0-4.0 (25-102) |
Deck Drive |
Belt |
Lift System |
Mechanical |
Weight, lb (kg) |
84 (37) |
Blade Type |
Front-mount |
Width, in (mm) |
44 (1110) |
Lift System |
Mechanical |
Angle |
Manual |
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