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John Deere LA115

2008–201019 HPgasolinelawn
B
Average
Score: 64.8/100
Recalls
322
Found
Known Issues
10
2 high severity
Auction Records
0
No price data
Reliability
B
65/100

Specifications

Engine Power19 HP
Engine (kW)14 kW
Fuel Typegasoline
Transmissionbelt-driven hydrostatic
Categorylawn
Production Years2008–2010

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

10 reported
2 high4 low4 medium
Deck support brackets failure
high

Brackets supporting the mower deck fractured and required welding repair, indicating inadequate structural design or material quality.

structural
Oil leaking from valve cover
medium

User reports oil leaking from the valve cover on their John Deere LA115 after carburetor replacement. Plans to replace the valve cover gasket.

engine
Deck belt failure
medium

Deck belt has failed twice on the unit with 162 hours of operation. User reports needing replacement of deck belts, indicating premature wear or poor durability.

pto
Engine requires excessive choke engagement
medium

Engine won't cut grass without the choke half engaged. User indicates need for fuel pump replacement, suggesting carburetor or fuel delivery malfunction.

engine
Excessive white smoke during operation
medium

Engine periodically emits thick white smoke clouds during normal operation, indicating possible oil burn, coolant leak, or combustion issues.

engine
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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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