The John Deere 180 SL PrecisionCut™ Walk Greens Mower is a cutting-edge solution crafted for meticulous mowing on golf course greens and fine turf areas. Its PrecisionCut™ technology ensures an immaculate and uniform cut, contributing to pristine playing surfaces. The walk-behind design offers exceptional maneuverability and control, enabling operators to navigate tight spaces with ease. With its precision-engineered components, the 180 SL delivers consistent performance and reliability, meeting the demanding requirements of golf course maintenance. Backed by John Deere’s esteemed reputation for quality and innovation, the 180 SL PrecisionCut™ Walk Greens Mower is a trusted choice for golf course professionals aiming for superior turf aesthetics and playability.
- Standard operator-presence system
- Rubber isolators for reduced vibration
- Long life, reduced maintenance, and superior toughness
- Easily accessible bedknife-to-reel adjustment
Product Features for John Deere 180 SL PrecisionCut™ Walk Greens Mower:
- Worm Gear Drives: The system utilizes worm gear drives in the front-roller castings. These worm gear systems rotate via hex bolts on the side of the rear-roller castings, adjusting the roller up and down. Each full turn of the gears represents an adjustment of 0.001 inches (0.0254 mm).
- Connecting Rod: The true secret to the system is the connecting rod that ties the worm gear systems for the roller towers together. This connecting rod is spring-loaded and ensures that turning the height-of-cut adjuster on one side automatically turns the other side by the exact same amount.
- One-Point Adjustment: With the connecting rod in place, technicians can adjust the height of cut from one end of the roller, making adjustments quick and precise. This eliminates the need to adjust both sides independently, saving time and ensuring uniform cutting height across the entire roller.
- Optional Drill Attachment: While adjustments can be made manually, the preferred method is with a variable-speed electric or air drill with a 16-mm socket attached. This makes the adjustment even easier and quicker, further enhancing efficiency.
- Spring-Loaded Design: The connecting rod is spring-loaded, allowing for easy removal if both towers need to be adjusted independently. This adds versatility to the system without sacrificing its primary function of quick and accurate adjustments.
Product Specifications for John Deere 180 SL PrecisionCut™ Walk Greens Mower:
- Engine:
- Type: Air-cooled, Gas
- Horsepower: At 3600 rpm: 2.4 kW (3.2 hp)
- Cycle: 4-cycle
- Bore and Stroke: 60×42 mm (2.36×1.65 in)
- Piston Displacement: 122 cc (7.4 cu in)
- Compression Ratio: 8:5:1
- Direction of Rotation of Output Shaft: Counterclockwise viewed from shaft side
- Inclination Limit: Tilted up to 20 degrees in any direction
- Idle Speed at Output Shaft: 1600 (+/- 100) rpm
- Maximum Speed at Output Shaft: 2950 (+/- 150) rpm
- Tank Capacity: 2.5 L (0.66 U.S. gal)
- Fuel Type: Regular grade unleaded or leaded
- Oil Capacity: SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30, 0.6 L (0.63 U.S. qt)
- Cutting Equipment:
- Cutting Width: 45.7 cm (18 in)
- Frequency of Clip Standard: 11 Blade 4.62 14 Blade, Optional Speed up kit 11 blade, 14 blade: 3.94 mm (0.182 in), Optional Speed up kit 11 blade, 14 blade: 3.94 mm (0.155 in)
- Reel Diameter: 127 mm (5 in)
- Number of Blades: 11 or 14 blades through parts
- Material: Heat-treated chromium molybdenum steel
- Brush:
- Interlocked with reel, rotation in reverse direction
- Diameter: 60 mm (2.375 in)
- Adjustable Brush or Cutter Height: Brush even with height-of-cut; GTC below height-of-cut maximum: 0.8 mm (0.0313 in)
- Gear Drive: Gear driven from reel shaft, opposite direction of reel, rotation powers brush or vertical cutter
- Rotary Brush and Greens Tender Conditioner (Optional):
- Size: 2.7 kg (6 lb)
- Type: Polyethylene
- Grass Catcher:
- Transport: Belt tension
- Reel Jaw-type Clutch: On/off
- Brush/GTC Jaw-type Clutch: On/off
- Traction Drum: Dual, aluminum
- Clutches:
- Forward Speed: With transport wheels at 3000 engine rpm: 7.2 km/h (4.5 mph)
- Rollers:
- Rear: Aluminum, diameter: 190 mm (7.5 in)
- Front: Machined steel, diameter: 50 mm (2 in, for cutting height adjustment)
- Traveling Device:
- Length (with tires installed): 940 mm (37 in)
- Width (with tires installed): 84.5 cm (33.3 in)
- Height (with tires installed): 119 cm (47 in)
- Weight (less GTC’s, gear drive and transport wheel, with catcher): 92.7 kg (204 lb)
- Sound Levels:
- Operator ear: 82 dBA
- Measuring standard: ISO 11201
- Certificate type: ANSI B71.4-2004
- Attachments Installed: GTCs, reels engaged
Further information on this machine can be viewed by visiting this link https://www.deere.com/en/mowers/walk-greens-mowers/180-sl-precisioncut-mower/
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