John Deere 111

1979–198511 HPgasolinelawn
B
Average
Score: 58.8/100
Recalls
322
Found
Known Issues
7
1 high severity
Auction Records
2
Avg €35,931
Reliability
B
59/100

Specifications

Engine Power11 HP
Engine (kW)8 kW
Fuel Typegasoline
Transmissionbelt-driven gear
Categorylawn
Production Years1979–1985

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

7 reported
1 high4 low2 medium
Starter solenoid clicks but starter turns over minimally
high

Starter solenoid/relay clicks and starter turns over only slightly, preventing engine from cranking properly. User suspects starter is defective.

engine
CA: John Deere Review by Sara from Shreveport, LA (5/5 stars) NOTHING run
medium

NOTHING runs like a DEERE👍 I have 40 plus year old John Deere L111 and yes it runs well. I am an 47 year old female with very limited mechanical knowledge and I can fix this mower when it glitches out. My Grandfather would be proud as he swore by this brand.

pto
CA: John Deere Review by Albert from Drums, PA I was attempting to drive
medium

I was attempting to drive tractor up small grade. Unable to climb hill. Checked with dealer to find transmission (L111, 5 years old, 100 hours) needs to be replaced. Cost to fix is over $1300.

transmission
Old JD 111 throttle/governor issues
low

Hey all, I've got an old JD 111 (from the 70s or 80s, I dont have the engine model number handy). It has an old 11hp flathead Briggs with the 1 piece carburetor. I'm having trouble with maintaining desired RPMs. Carb is tuned decent, but it seems to only run idle, or pegged out. Throttle is extremely touchy. While the PTO and drive are engaged while running maxed out it will "bog down" to about the right RPMs. I've gone through standard adjustment of the throttle cable and governor (loosen nut, turn screw 1 way or other, then tighten) and haven't gotten anywhere. Still idles or surges to 100%, no in between. I dont THINK theres any missing or damaged springs, but I dont know as I cant find any close up pictures of a similar setup. Thoughts? Thanks in advance! If you want any pics or a model number I'll snag them after work

Engine
John Deere L111 help
low

Okay so we purchased a John Deere L111 not too long ago from someone with about 300 hours on it. After a few strips of mowing it will basically stop moving forward or reverse, the engine will still run, but it won’t move. I noticed the other day once this happens if I turn the blades off it will move forward or back no problem, turn blades on it won’t move again. What the heck is the deal? I really don’t know where to begin to even diagnose an issue, but I’ve heard everything from belts to rear end replacement and I just need to know if anyone’s had a similar situation and what it ended up being for them.

Engine
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Market Value

Average
€35,931
Median
€35,931
Range:€35,931 €35,931
Records:2 sales
Recent Sales
klaravik€35,931
klaravik€35,931

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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