John Deere

185

Lawn tractor · 1986–1990 · 17 hp

The John Deere 185 is a lawn tractor manufactured from 1986 to 1990. It features a Kawasaki FC540V engine, and manual steering. The transmission is a belt-driven hydrostatic type with infinite forward and reverse.

Engine

EngineKawasaki FC540V
Fuel Typegasoline
Cylinders1
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Displacement32.64 ci (534 cc)
Bore3.5 in (89 mm)
Stroke3.38 in (86 mm)
Power Gross17 hp (12.7 kW)
Air Cleanerdry with foam precleaner
Starter Volts12
Oil Capacity1.7 qts (1.6 L)
ManufacturerKawasaki
Rated3,350 RPM

Transmission

Transmission Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
Oil Capacity0.75 qts (0.7 L)

PTO

Mid Typeindependent

Dimensions

Length66 in (167 cm)
Height39.8 in (101 cm)
Wheelbase44.7 in (113 cm)

Weight

Weight625 lbs
Shipping625 lbs (283 kg)

Tires & Tracks

Front Ag15x6.00-6
Rear Ag18x8.50-8, 20x10.00-8

Fuel

Capacity2.2 gal (8.3 L)

Steering

Typemanual