John Deere LTR180
The John Deere LTR180 lawnmower is the biggest machine in the LT series from JD. Like the rest of the garden tractor lawn mowers in this series, the LTR180 was produced in the Horicon facility in Wisconsin. It’s production run lasted 4 years, from 2002 until they stopped making it in 2006. The engine itself is a Kawasaki FH500V gasoline model that is 0.494 liters (30 cubic inches) in size. This 2 cylinder, V twin engine is battery started (which certainly beats constantly pulling on a recoil system). Once the engine is running, the battery is then recharged using a 13 amp alternator.
If you are looking for models in the LT series that are smaller than the John Deere LTR180, then you should have a look at the the John Deere LT180 or the John Deere LT133 lawnmowers. Power from the engine of the JD LTR180 is transferred to the wheels using a Tuff Torq hydrostatic transmission, which means no gear changing. The total weight of the lawn mower comes to 317 kg (700 lbs) when the mower deck is attached and it’s fueled up. The shipping weight of the John Deere LTR180 comes to 271 kg (598 lbs).
The discharge chute is located at the back of the mower deck (which is unlike most other John Deere mower decks). The mower deck has a cutting width of 42 inches. The optional bagger that you can add to the back of the lawnmower has a capacity of 8.5 bushels. Even though this is quite a large machine at 1.72 m (68 inches) in length, it has a very low turning radius of just 0.36 m (14 inches). If you are interested in finding out more about John Deere LTR180, the click here to see the official John Deere Page on it.
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The absolute best lawnmower JD has ever manufactured. I have had this mower for 20 years, and I love the option to bag or mulch. It is probably not the best mulching mower, but I think it is the best bagger. I was very disappointed to find out that JD had discontinued this model, hopefully if I take care of this mower, it will last another 20 years.
K46 transaxel cannot be serviced they do not even use synthetic oil! You need to drop transaxel and split cases to replace filter/ screen. if transaxel goes the tractor is junk cost $1,500 for new replacement. filter gets dirty low oil pressure to pump, then pump wears out! The pump can be replaced for $300-$400 for parts or pump rebuild $150-$200. Some k46’s (JD lt155) have a booster pump, longer center shaft sits on top of pump aids oil delivery preventing premature wear. But you need a top half case from a K46 (like the JD lt155) for it to fit. On the LTR that put the fan higher (about 1″) had to cut hole in center chute used a fiberglass patch to cover, now has a small bump in chute of no consequence.
This must be another of john deeres mistakes.the deck has a $40.00 timing belt and a $67.00 belt that runs the blades.the rear discharge chute plugs up very easy.i took this mistake to the repair shop because the $67.00 belt will not stay on or gets eatten up real quick. After it had a expensive meal of 5 belts the mower shop was done wasting time on it.and don’t forget it also has a $60.00 drive belt
Had same issue, JD had option high lift (or high suction) blades, solved this problem. Only time would clog is if I went over too deep or wet leaves.
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