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John Deere 160 Specifications

The John Deere 160 lawn tractor from Late 100 Lawn Series was manufactured between 1986 and 1988. The John Deere 160 tractor is powered by Kawasaki FB460V 4-cycle single cylinder OHV air-cooled gasoline engine. A 28.2 cubic inches (460 cc) engine has a cylinder bore of 3.50" (89 mm), piston stroke of 2.91" (74 mm), and rated power of 12.5 Hp (9.3 kW). This model is fitted with a belt-driven gear transmission with 5 forward and 1 reverse gears.

The John Deere 160 is equipped with a manual steering system, electric PTO, disc brakes, 15x6.00-6 front tyres, and 18x8.50-8 rear tyres. The operating weight is 470 lbs (213 kg). Compatible attachments for the tractor: 36" mid-mount mower deck with cutting height of 1.5-3.5 in (40-90 mm), 38" mid-mount mower deck with cutting height of 1.0-3.5 in (25-90 mm), 38" front-mount single-stage snowblower, and 42" front blade.

ENGINE SPECS

Engine Model ...................... Kawasaki FB460V
Engine Type ...................... 4-Cycle OHV single cylinder forced air-cooled gasoline
Number of Cylinder ...................... 1
Piston Displacement, cu.in (cc) ...................... 28.2 (460)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) ...................... 3.50 (89.0)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) ...................... 2.91 (74.0)
Engine Power, Hp (kW) ...................... 12.5 (9.3)
Maximum Torque, Nm (lb-ft) ...................... 28.1 (20.2)
Torque Speed, rpm ...................... 2300
Fast Idle Speed, rpm ...................... 3350
Low Idle Speed, rpm ...................... 1400
Direction of Rotation ...................... Counterclockwise facing the PTO Shaft
Fuel System Type ...................... Carburetor
Carburetor Type ...................... Float fixed main jet
Fuel Pump Type ...................... Diaphragm type pulse pump
Governor Type ...................... Mechanical
Choke Control ...................... Automatic
Lubricating Method ...................... Pressure and splash
Cooling System ...................... Forced-air
Air Cleaner Type ...................... Semi-cyclone type with dual element
Cooling Air Inlet ...................... Rotating screen with periphery blade protector
Ignition System Type ...................... Flywheel magneto transistor
Charging Coil ...................... 12V-3A
Spark Plug ...................... Champion RCJ8
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) ...................... 0.60-0.70 (0.024-0.028)
Stoping System ...................... Ignition primary circuit ground
Intake Valve Clearance, in (mm) ...................... 0.004-0.006 (0.10-0.16)
Exhaust Valve Clearance, in (mm) ...................... 0.004-0.006 (0.10-0.16)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ...................... 2.2 (8.3)
Oil Capacity, L (qt) ...................... 1.4 (1.5)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Electrical System Rating, Volts ...................... 12
Charging System ...................... Alternator
Alternator Rating, Amps ...................... 13
Starter Type ...................... Electric
Number of Batteries ...................... 1
Battery AH ...................... 12/35
Electric Ground ...................... Negative

POWER TAKE-OFF

PTO Operational Type ...................... Independent
PTO Clutch ...................... Electric
PTO Speed, rpm ...................... 3000

TRANSMISSION

Transmission Model ...................... Peerless 801-038A
Transmission Type ...................... Belt-driven gear
Gearbox Type ...................... 5F/1R
Number of Forward Gears ...................... 5
Number of Reverse Gears ...................... 1
Oil Capacity, qts, (L) ...................... 1.1 (1.0)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ...................... 4.9 (7.9)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ...................... 2.3 (3.7)

WHEELS AND TIRES

Wheel Drive System ...................... 2WD 4x2
Steering Configuration ...................... Front steer
Steering System ...................... Manual
Brakes Type ...................... Disc
Front Tire Size ...................... 15x6.00-6
Rear Tire Size ...................... 18x8.50-8

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

Wheelbase, in (mm) ...................... 44.7 (1130)
Overall Length, in (mm) ...................... 65 (1650)
Overall Height, in (mm) ...................... 40 (1010)
Overall Width, in (mm) ...................... 39.3 (990)
Turning Radius, in (mm) ...................... 23.7 (600)
Operating Weight, lbs (kg) ...................... 470 (213)

36" MOWER DECK

Mower Deck Type ...................... Mid-mount, rear-discharge
Number of Blades ...................... 2
Cutting Width, in (mm) ...................... 36 (910)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ...................... 1.5-3.5 (40-90)
Deck Drive System ...................... Belt driven
Lift System ...................... Mechanical
Weight, lbs (kg) ...................... 95 (43)

38" MOWER DECK

Mower Deck Type ...................... Mid-mount, right-discharge
Number of Blades ...................... 2
Cutting Width, in (mm) ...................... 38 (960)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ...................... 1.0-3.5 (25-90)
Deck Drive System ...................... Belt driven
Lift System ...................... Mechanical

SNOW BLOWER

Snowblower Type ...................... Front-mount
Clearing Width, in (mm) ...................... 38 (960)
Lift System ...................... Mechanical

FRONT BLADE

Blade Type ...................... Front-mount
Width, in (mm) ...................... 42 (1060)
Lift System ...................... Mechanical
Angle ...................... Manual

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