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John Deere LT155

1998–200115 HPgasolinelawn
A
Good
Score: 67.8/100
Recalls
322
Found
Known Issues
9
3 high severity
Auction Records
0
No price data
Reliability
A
68/100

Specifications

Engine Power15 HP
Engine (kW)11 kW
Fuel Typegasoline
Transmissionbelt-driven hydrostatic
Categorylawn
Production Years1998–2001

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

9 reported
3 high4 low2 medium
Dense white smoke from engine after startup
high

Engine produces dense white smoke in rhythmic fashion approximately every 15 seconds, with large puffs that almost stall the engine, occurring 2-3 minutes after startup. Oil was found to be liquidy and full of gasoline, suggesting fuel contamination or combustion issues.

engine
Dense white smoke from exhaust after minutes of operation
high

Engine produces dense white smoke in rhythmic fashion approximately every 15 seconds after 2-3 minutes of running, with large puffs nearly stalling the engine. Suspected cause is worn piston rings from previous owner operating with excessive fuel in oil.

engine
PTO engagement causes backfire or engine shutdown
high

When PTO is engaged, the engine either backfires or shuts off completely. Engine recovers when PTO is switched back off. Issue occurred after tractor was repaired following mouse damage to brake switch wiring.

pto
Starter buzzing after engine shutdown
medium

Loud buzzing sound from starter that occurs after turning off the engine, lasting up to a minute. Issue persists after battery replacement, suggesting electrical relay or solenoid problem rather than battery failure.

electronics
Engine runs rough when reverse gear is engaged
medium

Engine runs very rough when reverse gear is pressed/engaged, but operates normally at full speed in forward. Issue occurred after tractor repair following brake switch wire damage.

transmission
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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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