Specifications

Engine

LT170

Make Briggs & Stratton

Model Number 303777

Horsepower 11.9 kW (16.0 hp)

Cylinders V-Twin

Cycle Four

Spark Plug Gap 0.76 mm (0.030 in.)

Spark Plug Torque 20 N·m (15 lb-ft.)

LT180

Make Kawasaki

Model Number FH500V

Horsepower 12.6 kW (17 hp)

Cylinders V-Twin

Cycle Four

Spark Plug Gap 1 mm (0.040 in.)

Spark Plug Torque 15 N·m (11 lb-ft.)

Drivetrain

LT170

Transaxle Tuff-Torq

Type Variable Speed Hydrostatic

LT180

Transaxle Tuff-Torq

Type Variable Speed Hydrostatic

Electrical System

LT170 and LT180

Battery Type 12 Volt

Cold Cranking Capacity 160 Amps

Tires

LT170 and LT180

Front 15x6.00-6

Rear 20x10.00-8

Inflation - Front 83 kPa (12 psi)

Inflation - Rear 55 kPa (8 psi)

Capacities

LT170

Crankcase with oil filter 1.5 L (1.6 qt.)

Fuel 7.5 L (2.0 gal.)

LT180

Crankcase with oil filter 1.8 L (1.9 qt.)

Fuel 7.5 L (2.0 gal.)

Travel Speeds

LT170 and LT180 Automatic

Forward 0-9.3 km/h (0-5.8 mph)

Reverse 0-5.6 km/h (0-3.5 mph)

Dimensions

LT 170 Tractor

Overall Height 104 cm (41 in.)

Overall Width (tractor only) 122 cm (48 in.)

Overall Length 173 cm (68 in.)

Net Weight (tractor with Freedom42, no fuel) 218 kg (481 lb)

LT 180 Tractor

Overall Height 104 cm (41 in.)

Overall Width (tractor only) 122 cm (48 in.)

Overall Length 173 cm (68 in.)

Net Weight (tractor with 48C, no fuel) 230 kg (507 lb)

38-Inch Mower Deck

Cutting Width 97 cm (38 in.)

Cutting Height (approximate) 25 to 102 mm (1 to 4 in.)

Overall Width 132 cm (52 in.)

Net Weight 33 kg (72 lb)

Freedom42 Mower Deck

Cutting Width 107 cm (42 in.)

Cutting Height (approximate) 25 to 102 mm (1 to 4 in.)

Overall Width 111 cm (44 in.)

Net Weight 38 kg (84 lb)

42C Mower Deck

Cutting Width 107 cm (42 in.)

Cutting Height (approximate) 25 to 102 mm (1 to 4 in.)

Overall Width 131 cm (52 in.)

Net Weight 35 kg (76 lb)

48C Mower Deck

Cutting Width 122 cm (48 in.)

Cutting Height (approximate) 25 to 102 mm (1 to 4 in.)

Overall Width 156 cm (61 in.)

Net Weight 50 kg (110 lb)

Recommended Lubricants

Engine Oil TURF-GARD® OR PLUS-4®

Grease:

John Deere MOLY HIGH TEMPERATURE EP GREASE

John Deere Multi-Purpose SD Polyurea Grease

John Deere Multi-Purpose HD Lithium Complex Grease

(Specifications and design subject to change without notice.)