Specifications
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| Model information | |
| Production years | 1986 - 1990 |
| Series | Late 100 Lawn Series |
| Equipment type | Lawn tractor |
| Production | |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Equipment type | Lawn tractor |
| Built in | Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
| Original price | $3,900 (1990 38-inch )
$4,100 (1990 42-inch )
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| Notes | The John Deere 185 was available with either 38 or 46-inch rear deck. A 6.5-bushel rear bagger (BM16790) was optional. When the bagger was used on hills, front wheel weights were recommended. Dual 40-pound rear weight plates plus rear tire chains were available for use with the optional 38-inch single-stage snowblower. |
| Variants | |
| 180 | gear drive |
| 185 | hydro drive |
| John Deere 185 Engine | |
| Engine | 17HP Kawasaki 534cc 1-cyl gasoline |
| Fuel tank | 2.2 gal 8.3 L |
| Details | Engine details ... |
| John Deere 185 Transmission | |
| Transmission | hydrostatic |
| Details | Transmission details ... |
| Mechanical | |
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Brakes | Integral mechanical transmission disc brakes |
| Cab / ROPS | Open operator station. |
| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Mid PTO | independent |
| Clutch | electric |
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Wheelbase | 44.7 inches 113 cm |
| Weight | 625 to 645 pounds |
| Front tire | 15x6.00-6 |
| Rear tire | 18x8.50-8 |
| Details | Full dimensions and tires ... |
| John Deere 185 attachments | |
| Attachment | 38" mid-mount mower deck 46" mid-mount mower deck snowblower blade |
| Details | Attachment details ... |
| 185 Serial Number Location | |
| Location | Serial number decal on the left side of the 185 tractor frame, above the front axle. |
| 185 Serial Numbers | |
| 1986 | M00185A372001 (38-inch deck) |
| 1987 | M00185A440001 (38-inch deck) |
| 1988 | M00185A495001 (38-inch deck) |
| 1989 | M00185A595001 (38-inch deck) |
| 1989-end | M00185A750000 (38-inch deck) |
| 1990 | M00185A010001 (38-inch deck) |
| Final | M00185A100000 (38-inch deck) |
| 1986 | M00185B378001 (46-inch deck) |
| 1987 | M00185B450001 (46-inch deck) |
| 1988 | M00185B505001 (46-inch deck) |
| 1989 | M00185B605001 (46-inch deck) |
| 1989-end | M00185B750000 (46-inch deck) |
| 1990 | M00185B020001 (46-inch deck) |
| Final | M00185B100000 (46-inch deck) |
| Details | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Electrical | |
| Ground | negative |
| Charging system | flywheel alternator |
| Charging amps | 15 |
| Battery CCA | 255 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| References | |
| Publication | John Deere Lawn Tractors 100 Series published in 1989 John Deere Lawn Tractors and Riding Mowers published in 1986 Lawn Tractors published in 1987, by John Deere Lawn & Garden Equipment published in 1990, by John Deere Grounds Care & Recreation Products Sales Manual published in 1989, by John Deere Operator's Manual 170, 175, 180 and 185 (OMM78999) published in 1988 Operator's Manual 130, 160, 165, 180, and 185 (OMM89684) published in 1985 Technical Manual 130, 160, 165, 175, 180, and 185 Lawn Tractors. (TM1351) published in 1988 |
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Series map
- 18017.0 hp
- 185 Current model17.0 hp