Caltric Deck Wash Water Port Plate Compatible with John Deere LA145 LA150 LA155 LA165 LA175 FH580V

What It Is

The Caltric Deck Wash Water Port Plate is an aftermarket replacement part designed to attach a garden hose to your mower deck for cleaning. It’s intended for select John Deere LA-series tractors and Kawasaki FH580V engines.

Fitment & Compatibility

• Direct fit for: John Deere LA145, LA150, LA155, LA165, LA175 (all with 42-inch or 48-inch decks that originally used this port).
• Engine note: Compatible with Kawasaki FH580V, but only if your deck already has the port mounting hole (not all FH580V-equipped mowers have this).
• Check before buying:
  • Measure your deck’s port hole diameter – should be ~1.5 inches.
  • Confirm your deck model number (look for a sticker under the deck).
  • OEM part cross-reference: John Deere AM130907 or AM130908. Caltric is aftermarket, not OEM.
• Not compatible with: LA-series with the “Edge” deck (no port hole) or newer X-series models.

Key Things to Know

• Quality: Caltric parts are budget-friendly but may have slightly looser fit than OEM; add a thin gasket or thread tape if leaks occur.
• Installation: Easy – 10 minutes with a wrench. Remove the existing plug, screw in the port plate, and attach your hose.
• Common gotcha: The plastic port can crack if overtightened – hand-tighten plus a quarter turn is enough.
• No hose included: You’ll need a standard garden hose and a quick-connect adapter (sold separately) for easiest use.

Should You Buy It

If your John Deere LA145–LA175 deck has the port hole and you want a cheap, functional way to flush grass clippings, this Caltric plate works fine. It’s not as durable as OEM, but at $17 it’s a low-risk fix for casual homeowners. Skip it if you need a heavy-duty metal port or a perfect OEM fit.