John Deere
180SL PrecisionCut™ Walk Greens Mowers
Greens Mowers
Explore the John Deere 180 E-Cut Hybrid Walk Greens Mower featuring electric reel drive, QA5 cutting units, adjustable Frequency of Clip, and dual traction rolls for greens maintenance applications.
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Model / part number: 5518M
Technical specification source: Official manufacturer technical data
Catalogue source: John Deere Africa & Middle East (AFME) · Checked 2026-10-04
Specifications
Key Specs18 specifications
- Engine Type
- Air-cooled, Gas
- Horsepower (Metric)
- 2.4 kW
- Horsepower (Imperial)
- 3.2 hp
- Cutting Width (Metric)
- 46.0 cm
- Cutting Width (Imperial)
- 18.0 in.
- Frequency of Clip Standard
- 11 Blade 4.62 14 Blade, Optional Speed up kit 11 blade, 14 blade: 3.94 mm0.182 in.Optional Speed up kit 11 blade, 14 blade: 3.94 mm0.155 in.
- Reel Diameter (Metric)
- 127.0 mm
- Reel Diameter (Imperial)
- 5.0 in.
- Number Of Blades
- 11 or 14 blade
- Brush
- Interlocked with reel, rotation in reverse direction; 2-3/8-in. (60-mm) diameter nylon
- Brush (Metric)
- 60.0 mm
- Brush (Imperial)
- 2.375 in.
- Traction Drum
- Dual, aluminum
- Forward Speed (Metric)
- 7.2 km/h
- Forward Speed (Imperial)
- 4.5 mph
- Weight (Less GTCs, Gear Drive And Transport Wheel With Catcher) (Metric)
- 92.7 kg
- Weight (Less GTCs, Gear Drive And Transport Wheel With Catcher) (Imperial)
- 204.0 lb.
- Operator Ear
- 82.0 dBA
Engine13 specifications
- Engine Type
- Air-cooled, Gas
- Cycle
- 4-cycle
- Bore And Stroke (Metric)
- 60x42 mm
- Bore And Stroke (Imperial)
- 2.36x1.65 in.
- Piston Displacement (Metric)
- 122.0 cc
- Piston Displacement (Imperial)
- 7.4 cu in.
- Compression Ratio
- 8:5:1
- Horsepower (Metric)
- 2.4 kW
- Horsepower (Imperial)
- 3.2 hp
- 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
Fuel3 specifications
- Type
- Regular grade unleaded or leaded
- Tank Capacity (Metric)
- 2.5 L
- Tank Capacity (Imperial)
- 0.66 U.S. gal.
Oil5 specifications
- Type
- SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30
- Capacity (Metric)
- 0.6 L
- Capacity (Imperial)
- 0.63 U.S. qt
- Differential Drive Capacity (Metric)
- 0.14 L
- Differential Drive Capacity (Imperial)
- 0.3 U.S. qt
Cutting Equipment15 specifications
- Cutting Width (Metric)
- 46.0 cm
- Cutting Width (Imperial)
- 18.0 in.
- Cutting Height (Minimum) Standard 3.0 mm Bedknife (Metric)
- 3.2 mm
- Cutting Height (Minimum) Standard 3.0 mm Bedknife (Imperial)
- 0.125 in.
- Cutting Height (Maximum) Standard 3.0 mm Bedknife (Metric)
- 22.0 mm
- Cutting Height (Maximum) Standard 3.0 mm Bedknife (Imperial)
- 0.875 in.
- Cutting Height (Minimum) Optional 2.5 mm Bedknife (Metric)
- 2.5 mm
- Cutting Height (Minimum) Optional 2.5 mm Bedknife (Imperial)
- 0.098 in.
- Cutting Height (Maximum) Optional 2.5 mm Bedknife (Metric)
- 22.0 mm
- Cutting Height (Maximum) Optional 2.5 mm Bedknife (Imperial)
- 0.875 in.
- Cutting Height (Minimum) Optional 2.0 mm Bedknife (Metric)
- 2.0 mm
- Cutting Height (Minimum) Optional 2.0 mm Bedknife (Imperial)
- 0.078 in.
- Cutting Height (Maximum) Optional 2.0 mm Bedknife (Metric)
- 22.0 mm
- Cutting Height (Maximum) Optional 2.0 mm Bedknife (Imperial)
- 0.875 in.
- Frequency of Clip Standard
- 11 Blade 4.62 14 Blade, Optional Speed up kit 11 blade, 14 blade: 3.94 mm0.182 in.Optional Speed up kit 11 blade, 14 blade: 3.94 mm0.155 in.
Reel3 specifications
- Reel Diameter (Metric)
- 127.0 mm
- Reel Diameter (Imperial)
- 5.0 in.
- Number Of Blades
- 11 or 14 blade
Optional Rotary Brush And Greens Tender™ Conditioner (GTC)8 specifications
- Brush
- Interlocked with reel, rotation in reverse direction; 2-3/8-in. (60-mm) diameter nylon
- Brush (Metric)
- 60.0 mm
- Brush (Imperial)
- 2.375 in.
- Cutter Blades
- Specially hardened carbon tool steel; star shaped; 2-3/8-in. (60-mm) diameter, 60 blades
- Adjustable Brush or Cutter Height
- Brush even with height-of-cut; GTC below height-of-cut maximum: 0.8 mm0.0313 in.
- Adjustable Brush or Cutter Height (Metric)
- 0.8 mm
- Adjustable Brush or Cutter Height (Imperial)
- 0.0313 in.
- Gear Drive
- Gear driven from reel shaft, opposite direction of reel, rotation powers brush or vertical cutter
Grass Catcher3 specifications
- Size (Metric)
- 2.7 kg
- Size (Imperial)
- 6.0 lb.
- Type
- Polyethylene
Clutches4 specifications
- Transport
- Belt tension
- Reel Jaw Type Clutch
- On/off
- Brush/GTC Jaw Type Clutch
- On/off
- Traction Drum
- Dual, aluminum
Traveling Device8 specifications
- Forward Speed (Metric)
- 7.2 km/h
- Forward Speed (Imperial)
- 4.5 mph
- Rear Roller
- Aluminum, diameter: 190 mm7.5 in.
- Rear Roller Diameter (Metric)
- 190.0 mm
- Rear Roller Diameter (Imperial)
- 7.5 in.
- Front Roller (Grooved or Smooth)
- Machined steel, diameter: 50 mm2 in.for cutting height adjustment
- Front Roller (Grooved or Smooth) Diameter (Metric)
- 50.0 mm
- Front Roller (Grooved or Smooth) Diameter (Imperial)
- 2.0 in.
Dimensions8 specifications
- Length (With Tires Installed) (Metric)
- 94.0 cm
- Length (With Tires Installed) (Imperial)
- 37.0 in.
- Width (With Tires Installed) (Metric)
- 84.5 cm
- Width (With Tires Installed) (Imperial)
- 33.3 in.
- Height (With Tires Installed) (Metric)
- 119.0 cm
- Height (With Tires Installed) (Imperial)
- 47.0 in.
- Weight (Less GTCs, Gear Drive And Transport Wheel With Catcher) (Metric)
- 92.7 kg
- Weight (Less GTCs, Gear Drive And Transport Wheel With Catcher) (Imperial)
- 204.0 lb.
Certificate1 specifications
- Type
- ANSI B71.4-2004
Sound Levels3 specifications
- Operator Ear
- 82.0 dBA
- Measuring Standard
- ISO 11201
- Attachments Installed
- GTCs, reels engaged