John Deere

L118

Horsepower
20hp
Production
2004–2005
Category
lawn

Overview

Production

Original Price$1,999 (2005)
EngineBriggs & Stratton 655cc 2-cyl gasoline
Tractor Typelawn
SeriesL100 Series
Manufacture LocationGreeneville, Tennessee, USA

Mechanical

Drive Typetwo-wheel drive
Steeringmanual
Brakesdisc

PTO & Hitch

Mid PTO Typeindependent

Other

Mid PTO Clutchmechanical
Blade Availabletrue
Operator Stationopen operator station
Fuel Tank Gas2.1 gal (7.9 L)
Mid Mount Mower Deck42" mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower Availabletrue
Available Attachments42" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, blade
Serial Number LocationOn frame above left rear wheel

Engine

EngineBriggs & Stratton CV40
Fuel Typegasoline
Cylinders2-cylinder
Coolingair-cooled vertical shaft V-Twin
Displacement40 ci (655 cc)
Bore2.97 in (75 mm)
Bore Stroke2.97x2.89 in (75 x 73 mm)
Stroke2.89 in (73 mm)
Power Gross20 hp (14.9 kW)
Air Cleanerreplaceable foam
Starter Volts12
Starter Typeelectric
Oil Capacity2 qts (1.9 L)
Sparkplug Gap0.04 in (1.02 mm)

Option 1

EngineBriggs & Stratton CV40
Coolingair-cooled vertical shaft V-Twin
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel Typegasoline
Air Cleanerreplaceable foam
Bore2.97 in (75 mm)
ManufacturerBriggs & Stratton
Starter Typeelectric
Starter Volts12
Stroke2.89 in (73 mm)
Power Gross20 hp (14.9 kW)
Displacement40 ci (655 cc)
Oil Capacity2 qts (1.9 L)
Bore Stroke2.97x2.89 in (75 x 73 mm)
Sparkplug Gap0.04 in (1.02 mm)

Option 2

EngineBriggs & Stratton 407777
Coolingair-cooled vertical shaft V-Twin
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel Typegasoline
Air Cleanerreplaceable foam
Bore2.97 in (75 mm)
ManufacturerBriggs & Stratton
Stroke2.89 in (73 mm)
Power Gross22 hp (16.4 kW)
Displacement40 ci (655 cc)
Point Gap0.01 in (0.25 mm)
Bore Stroke2.97x2.89 in (75 x 73 mm)
Sparkplug Gap0.03 in (0.76 mm)
Intake Valve Clearance0.01 in (0.13 mm)
Exhaust Valve Clearance0.01 in (0.25 mm)

The 20 horsepower CV40 was used in 2003 and 2004, to serial number 150001.

Dimensions

Length69 in (175 cm)
Width36 in (91 cm)
Height38.6 in (98 cm)
Wheelbase48.9 in (124 cm)
Weight520 lbs (235 kg)
Tires Front15x6-6
Tires Rear20x10-8
Tires Lawn Front15x6-6
Tires Lawn Rear20x10-8

Transmission

Transmission Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Transmission ModelTuff Torq T40
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
Oil Change Interval Hourssealed 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 Deck42 in (106 cm)
Mower Deck Typemid-mount
Mower Deck BrandJohn Deere
Cutting Width42 in (106 cm)
Cut Height Max4 in (10 cm)
Cut Height Min1 in (2 cm)
Mower Decks Blade Count2
Mower Deck Cut Positions7
Mower Deck Overall Width44 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.