John Deere 185 Lawn Tractor Information

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John Deere 185

John Deere 185

  • Year: 1986 – 1990
  • Late 100 Lawn Series
  • Lawn tractor
  • Horsepower: 17 hp
  • Fuel tank: 2.2 gal 8.3 L
  • 17HP Kawasaki 534cc 1-cyl gasoline
  • John Deere 185 Original price was $3,900 (1990 38-inch )
    $4,100 (1990 42-inch )

John Deere 185 Specs

ManufacturerJohn Deere
Lawn tractor
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Original price$3,900 (1990 38-inch )
$4,100 (1990 42-inch )

Variants

180gear drive
185hydro drive

Kawasaki FC540V gasoline 1-cylinder air-cooled vertical-shaft Engine Detail

Displacement534 cc
32.64 ci
Bore/Stroke3.50×3.38 inches
89 x 86 mm
Power (gross)17 hp
12.7 kW
Air cleanerdry with foam precleaner
Rated RPM3350
Starter volts12
Oil capacity1.7 qts
1.6 L

John Deere 185 Transmission

TransmissionSundstrand
Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
Oil capacity0.75 qts
0.7 L

Speeds

With 18×8.50-8 rear tires.

Mechanical

Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Integral mechanical transmission disc brakes
Open operator station.

Power Take-off (PTO)

Mid PTOindependent
Clutchelectric

Dimensions & Tires

Wheelbase44.7 inches
113 cm
Weight625 to 645 pounds
Front tire15×6.00-6
Rear tire18×8.50-8

John Deere 185 Tires

Lawn/turf front15×6.00-6
Lawn/turf rear18×8.50-8 (38-inch deck)
 20×10.00-8 (46-inch deck)

Dimensions

Wheelbase44.7 inches
113 cm
Length66 inches
167 cm
Height39.8 inches
101 cm
Shipping weight625 lbs (38-inch deck)
283 kg
 645 lbs (42-inch deck)
292 kg

John Deere 185 attachments

38″ mid-mount mower deck
46″ mid-mount mower deck
snowblower
blade

38″ Mower deck

Cutting Width38 inches / 96 cm
Total Width49.7 inches / 126 cm
Blades2-blade
Lift TypeManual lift
Cut Height1 to 4 inches / 2 to 10 cm

46″ Mower deck

Cutting Width46 inches / 116 cm
Total Width57 inches / 144 cm
Blades3-blade
Lift TypeManual lift
Cut Height1 to 4 inches / 2 to 10 cm

42″ Blade

ModelJohn Deere 2690M
Width42 inches / 106 cm
Height15 inches / 38 cm
Lift5 inches / 12 cm
Weight62 lbs / 28 kg

38″ Snow blower

ModelJohn Deere 2460M
Width38 inches / 96 cm
StageSingle-stage
Clear Height12 inches / 30 cm
Mount TypeFront-mount
Lift TypeManual-lift

185 Serial Numbers

1986M00185A372001 (38-inch deck)
1987M00185A440001 (38-inch deck)
1988M00185A495001 (38-inch deck)
1989M00185A595001 (38-inch deck)
1989-endM00185A750000 (38-inch deck)
1990M00185A010001 (38-inch deck)
FinalM00185A100000 (38-inch deck)
1986M00185B378001 (46-inch deck)
1987M00185B450001 (46-inch deck)
1988M00185B505001 (46-inch deck)
1989M00185B605001 (46-inch deck)
1989-endM00185B750000 (46-inch deck)
1990M00185B020001 (46-inch deck)
FinalM00185B100000 (46-inch deck)

Electrical

GroundNegative
Charging SystemFlywheel alternator
Charging Amps15
Battery CCA255
Battery Volts12 V

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