1986 - 1990
| 1986 - 1990 |
| Late 100 Lawn Series |
| Lawn tractor |
Series:
| Series: | 180 ← | 185 |
1986 - 1990
| 1986 - 1990 |
| Late 100 Lawn Series |
| Lawn tractor |
Production
| Production |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Lawn tractor |
| Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
| 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. |
John Deere 180 Engine
| John Deere 180 Engine |
| 17HP Kawasaki 534cc 1-cyl gasoline |
| Fuel tank | 2.2 gal
8.3 L |
| Engine details ... |
John Deere 180 Transmission
| John Deere 180 Transmission |
| 5-speed gear |
| Transmission details ... |
Mechanical
| Mechanical |
| Two-wheel drive |
| Manual steering |
| Integral transmission disc brakes |
| Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Power Take-off (PTO) |
| Mid PTO | independent |
| Clutch | electric |
Dimensions & Tires
| Dimensions & Tires |
| Wheelbase | 44.7 inches
113 cm |
| Weight | 565 to 600 pounds |
| Front tire | 15x6.00-6 |
| Rear tire | 18x8.50-8 |
| Full dimensions and tires ... |
180 Serial Numbers
| 180 Serial Numbers |
| 1986 | M00180A360001 (38-inch deck) |
| 1987 | M00180A420001 (38-inch deck) |
| 1988 | M00180A475001 (38-inch deck) |
| 1989 | M00180A595001 (38-inch deck) |
| 1989-end | M00180A750000 (38-inch deck) |
| 1990 | M00180A010001 (38-inch deck) |
| Final | M00180A100000 (38-inch deck) |
| 1986 | M00180B366001 (46-inch deck) |
| 1987 | M00180B430001 (46-inch deck) |
| 1988 | M00180B475001 (46-inch deck) |
| 1989 | M00180B605001 (46-inch deck) |
| 1989-end | M00180B750000 (46-inch deck) |
| 1990 | M00180B020001 (46-inch deck) |
| Final | M00180B100000 (46-inch deck) |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
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180 Serial Location
| 180 Serial Location |
|
| Serial number decal on the left side of the 180 tractor frame, above the front axle. |
Electrical
| Electrical |
| Ground | negative |
| Charging system | flywheel alternator |
| Charging amps | 15 |
| Battery CCA | 255 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
Production
| Production |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Type | Lawn tractor |
| Factory | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
| Original price | $3,900 (1990 38-inch ) |
| Original price | $4,100 (1990 42-inch ) |
| The John Deere 185 was available with either 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. |
John Deere 185 Engine
| John Deere 185 Engine |
| 17HP Kawasaki 534cc 1-cyl gasoline |
| Fuel tank | 2.2 gal
8.3 L |
| Engine details ... |
1986 - 1990
| 1986 - 1990 |
| Late 100 Lawn Series |
| Lawn tractor |
Series:
Engine Detail
| Engine Detail |
| Kawasaki FC540V |
| gasoline |
| 1-cylinder |
| air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Displacement | 534 cc
32.64 ci |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.50x3.38 inches
89 x 86 mm |
| Power | 17 hp
12.7 kW |
| Air cleaner | dry with foam precleaner |
| Rated RPM | 3350 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil capacity | 1.7 qts
1.6 L |
John Deere 185 Transmission
| John Deere 185 Transmission |
| hydrostatic |
| Transmission details ... |
1986 - 1990
| 1986 - 1990 |
| Late 100 Lawn Series |
| Lawn tractor |
Series:
Transmission
| Transmission |
| Transmission | Sundstrand |
| Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Oil capacity | 0.75 qts
0.7 L |
Speeds
| Speeds |
| With 18x8.50-8 rear tires. |
| |
Mechanical
| Mechanical |
| Chassis | 4x2 2WD |
| Steering | manual |
| Brakes | integral mechanical transmission disc |
| Cab | Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Power Take-off (PTO) |
| Mid PTO | independent |
| Clutch | electric |
Dimensions & Tires
| Dimensions & Tires |
| Wheelbase | 44.7 inches
113 cm |
| Weight | 625 to 645 pounds |
| Front tire | 15x6.00-6 |
| Rear tire | 18x8.50-8 |
| Full dimensions and tires ... |
1986 - 1990
| 1986 - 1990 |
| Late 100 Lawn Series |
| Lawn tractor |
Series:
John Deere 185 Tires
| John Deere 185 Tires |
| Lawn/turf front | 15x6.00-6 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 18x8.50-8 (38-inch deck) |
| | 20x10.00-8 (46-inch deck) |
185 Serial Numbers
| 185 Serial Numbers |
| 1986 | M00185A372001 (38-inch deck) |
| 1987 | M00185A440001 (38-inch deck) |
| 1988 | M00185A495001 (38-inch deck) |
| 1989 | M00185A595001 (38-inch deck) |
| 1989-end | M00185A750000 (38-inch deck) |
| 1990 | M00185A010001 (38-inch deck) |
| Final | M00185A100000 (38-inch deck) |
| 1986 | M00185B378001 (46-inch deck) |
| 1987 | M00185B450001 (46-inch deck) |
| 1988 | M00185B505001 (46-inch deck) |
| 1989 | M00185B605001 (46-inch deck) |
| 1989-end | M00185B750000 (46-inch deck) |
| 1990 | M00185B020001 (46-inch deck) |
| Final | M00185B100000 (46-inch deck) |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
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185 Serial Location
| 185 Serial Location |
|
| Serial number decal on the left side of the 185 tractor frame, above the front axle. |
Electrical
| Electrical |
| Ground | negative |
| Charging system | flywheel alternator |
| Charging amps | 15 |
| Battery CCA | 255 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
