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John Deere LT160

2002–200516 HPgasolinelawn
A
Good
Score: 68.7/100
Recalls
322
Found
Known Issues
2
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Auction Records
0
No price data
Reliability
A
69/100

Specifications

Engine Power16 HP
Engine (kW)12 kW
Fuel Typegasoline
Transmissionbelt-driven hydrostatic
Categorylawn
Production Years2002–2005

Safety Recalls

322 found
Safety recall — John Deere JD-8R370 (Japanese market, reference 1241810)

Japanese manufacturer safety recall affecting the lighting. Declared production window: 2021–2022.

LightingJP
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern.

On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.

OtherCA
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern.

On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.

OtherCA
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern.

On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.

OtherCA
Safety recall — John Deere JD-7R310 (Japanese market, reference 1241260)

Japanese manufacturer safety recall affecting the electronic control. Declared production window: 2020–2024.

Electronic controlJP
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Known Issues

2 reported
1 low1 medium
Blade drive belt engages when mower deck is raised
medium

After replacing the blade drive belt on LT160, the belt engages with excessive tension when the mower deck is raised above approximately 3.5 inches, even when fully raised. The belt tension remains too high at elevated deck heights despite using OEM belt for 42C deck and attempting to level the deck.

pto
LT160 Kohler Engine Mounting Bolts?
low

The engine mounting bolts on my LT160 have backed out and are most likely somewhere on my lawn. So, my engine is currently not attached to the frame. I have scoured the internet and all of the John Deere and Kohler Manuals. I can't find the info anywhere. Anyone know what size bolts are used?

Engine

Market Value

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Hours Benchmark

Class: Compact (040 HP)
Low use150 /year
Typical300 /year
High use500 /year
Typical lifetime6,000 hours
Expected life15 years

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