John Deere 185

Production: 1986 - 1990  

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Type	Lawn tractor
Factory	Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Original price	$3,900 (1990 38-inch )
Original price	$4,100 (1990 42-inch )
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

gear drive

hydro drive

Mechanical
Chassis	4x2 2WD
Steering	manual
Brakes	integral mechanical transmission disc
Cab	Open operator station.

Power Take-off (PTO)
Mid PTO	independent
Clutch	electric

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)

185 Serial Location

Serial number decal on the left side of the 185 tractor frame, above the front axle.

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	flywheel alternator
Charging amps	15
Battery CCA	255
Battery volts	12

Engine Detail
Kawasaki FC540V
gasoline
1-cylinder
air-cooled vertical-shaft
Displacement	534 cc 32.64 ci
Bore/Stroke	3.50x3.38 inches 89 x 86 mm
Power	17 hp 12.7 kW
Air cleaner	dry with foam precleaner
Rated RPM	3350
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	1.7 qts 1.6 L

Transmission
Transmission	Sundstrand
Type	belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears	infinite forward and reverse
Oil capacity	0.75 qts 0.7 L

Dimensions
Wheelbase	44.7 inches 113 cm
Length	66 inches 167 cm
Height	39.8 inches 101 cm
Shipping weight	625 lbs (38-inch deck) 283 kg
645 lbs (42-inch deck) 292 kg