John Deere
L118
Horsepower
20hp
Production
2004–2005
Category
lawn
Overview
Production
| Original Price | $1,999 (2005) |
|---|---|
| Engine | Briggs & Stratton 655cc 2-cyl gasoline |
| Tractor Type | lawn |
| Series | L100 Series |
| Manufacture Location | Greeneville, Tennessee, USA |
Mechanical
| Drive Type | two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | manual |
| Brakes | disc |
PTO & Hitch
| Mid PTO Type | independent |
|---|
Other
| Mid PTO Clutch | mechanical |
|---|---|
| Blade Available | true |
| Operator Station | open operator station |
| Fuel Tank Gas | 2.1 gal (7.9 L) |
| Mid Mount Mower Deck | 42" mid-mount mower deck |
| Snowblower Available | true |
| Available Attachments | 42" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, blade |
| Serial Number Location | On frame above left rear wheel |
Engine
| Engine | Briggs & Stratton CV40 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical shaft V-Twin |
| Displacement | 40 ci (655 cc) |
| Bore | 2.97 in (75 mm) |
| Bore Stroke | 2.97x2.89 in (75 x 73 mm) |
| Stroke | 2.89 in (73 mm) |
| Power Gross | 20 hp (14.9 kW) |
| Air Cleaner | replaceable foam |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Starter Type | electric |
| Oil Capacity | 2 qts (1.9 L) |
| Sparkplug Gap | 0.04 in (1.02 mm) |
Option 1
| Engine | Briggs & Stratton CV40 |
|---|---|
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical shaft V-Twin |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel Type | gasoline |
| Air Cleaner | replaceable foam |
| Bore | 2.97 in (75 mm) |
| Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton |
| Starter Type | electric |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Stroke | 2.89 in (73 mm) |
| Power Gross | 20 hp (14.9 kW) |
| Displacement | 40 ci (655 cc) |
| Oil Capacity | 2 qts (1.9 L) |
| Bore Stroke | 2.97x2.89 in (75 x 73 mm) |
| Sparkplug Gap | 0.04 in (1.02 mm) |
Option 2
| Engine | Briggs & Stratton 407777 |
|---|---|
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical shaft V-Twin |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel Type | gasoline |
| Air Cleaner | replaceable foam |
| Bore | 2.97 in (75 mm) |
| Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton |
| Stroke | 2.89 in (73 mm) |
| Power Gross | 22 hp (16.4 kW) |
| Displacement | 40 ci (655 cc) |
| Point Gap | 0.01 in (0.25 mm) |
| Bore Stroke | 2.97x2.89 in (75 x 73 mm) |
| Sparkplug Gap | 0.03 in (0.76 mm) |
| Intake Valve Clearance | 0.01 in (0.13 mm) |
| Exhaust Valve Clearance | 0.01 in (0.25 mm) |
The 20 horsepower CV40 was used in 2003 and 2004, to serial number 150001.
Dimensions
| Length | 69 in (175 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 36 in (91 cm) |
| Height | 38.6 in (98 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 48.9 in (124 cm) |
| Weight | 520 lbs (235 kg) |
| Tires Front | 15x6-6 |
| Tires Rear | 20x10-8 |
| Tires Lawn Front | 15x6-6 |
| Tires Lawn Rear | 20x10-8 |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Transmission Model | Tuff Torq T40 |
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Oil Change Interval Hours | sealed unit, owner service is not recommended |
A K46V was used during the 2004 model year, replaced with the T40A for 2005 production.
Available Attachments
42" mid-mount mower deckSnowblowerBlade
| Mower Deck | 42 in (106 cm) |
|---|---|
| Mower Deck Type | mid-mount |
| Mower Deck Brand | John Deere |
| Cutting Width | 42 in (106 cm) |
| Cut Height Max | 4 in (10 cm) |
| Cut Height Min | 1 in (2 cm) |
| Mower Decks Blade Count | 2 |
| Mower Deck Cut Positions | 7 |
| Mower Deck Overall Width | 44 in (111 cm) |
Two 42-pound rear suitcase weights, plus rear tire chains, are recommended for use with the snowblower. Optional 6.5 bushel rear bagger with two bags. Skid shoes and drift knife optional for snowblower.