Specifications

Buyer's notes

Warranty 2 year/120 hour bumper-to-bumper* (*Term limited to years or hours used, whichever comes first, and varies by model. See the LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW JOHN DEERE TURF AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT at JohnDeere.com or JohnDeere.ca/TUWarranty for details.)
Notes Molded-in color material reduces sound, will not rust or dent
Durable primer and powder paint finish
Full-length welded steel frame

Chassis

Cup holder Yes
Primer/paint E-coat/powder
Fender deck material Stamped steel
Floor mats Yes, with debris removing channels
Storage Storage tray with optional cover
Service interval decal Yes
Rear tires 20x8-8
Equipment mounting CargO Mount™ system
Receiver hitch No
Front axle Cast-iron front axle, powdered-metal front wheel bushings
Frame Full-length welded steel
Weight bracket Optional rear
Spindle bushings No
Fender handles/grips No
Front tires 15x6-6
Hood material Molded-in color material reduces sound, will not rust or dent

Dimensions

Overall length 69.7 in.
177 cm
Weight Mower, no fuel, 414 lb
188 kg
Width with mower 55.2 in.
140.2 cm
Wheelbase 48.9 in.
124.2 cm
Height 40 in.
102 cm
Width with mower (deflector raised for storage) 46.5 in.
118.1 cm

Electrical system

Headlights Two standard, incandescent
Engine starter Bendix type
Charging system Regulated, 8 amp
Rear work lights No
Taillights or reflector No
Battery 12 V
300 CCA
12-V outlet No
Hourmeter Yes
Backup lights No

Engine

Choke/speed control Single lever with spring-return on choke
Power 17.5 hp
13 kW
Air cleaner Cartridge
Displacement 30.5 cu in.
500 cc
Cooling method Air
Governor Mechanical
Oil change No-tools oil drain with replaceable filter
Type Overhead valve, full-pressure lube, oil filter
Manufacturer/model 31R977 (M31)
Cylinders One

Fuel system

Fuel fill opening Center, 1.75 in.
4.45 cm
Fuel delivery Pulse pump and carburetor
Fuel gauge Mechanical, viewable from seat
Fuel tank capacity 2.4 U.S. gal.
9.1 L
Fuel tank location Rear
Type Gasoline

Key Specs

Oil change No-tools oil drain with replaceable filter
Engine power 17.5 hp
13 kW
Transaxle type TLT200 hydrostatic, two-wheel drive
Cutting width Edge™ mower deck, 42 in.
107 cm
Transaxle control Side-by-side pedals
U.S. warranty 2 year/120 hour bumper-to-bumper* (*Term limited to years or hours used, whichever comes first, and varies by model. See the LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW JOHN DEERE TURF AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT at JohnDeere.com or JohnDeere.ca/TUWarranty for details.)
Engine manufacturer/model 31R977 (M31)
Rear tires 20x8-8
Lift system type Spring-assisted hand-grip lever

Lift system

Cut height increments 0.25 in.
0.64 cm
Type Spring-assisted hand-grip lever
Mower cut height 13 positions, 1-4 in.
2.5-10.2 cm
Preset cut height No
Hydraulic outlets No

Mower attachability

Drive system Single belt
Mower wheels rotate No
Type Slide under tractor
Front draft arms One spring clip
Rear draft arms Two spring clips

Mower deck

Mower wheels Two
Type Side discharge
Mower wheel adjustment One bolt
Mower drive system Manual power take-off (PTO)
Mower wash port Yes
Mower deck material Steel, 13 gauge
0.09 in.
2.3 mm
Construction Stamped steel deck shell
Mower level adjustment Easy-level deck
Cutting width Edge™ mower deck, 42 in.
107 cm

Optional equipment

Sun canopy Sun canopy
Snow blower Two-stage, 44 in.
111.8 cm
Bucket holder Yes, single bucket
Front blade 46 in.
116.8 cm
Weather protection Weather enclosure
Rear bagger 2-bag, 6.5 bu
229 L
Grass striping Lawn striping kit
Tow-behind tools 16
Front bumper Styled front bumper
Spreader Tow-behind only, 125-175 lb
57.7-80 kg
Sprayer Tow-behind, 15 U.S. gal.
56.8 L
Mounted, 15 U.S. gal.
Tow-behind only, 25 U.S. gal.
94.6 L
Mulching system Mulch cover or high-performance plug

Safety

Meets OPEI standard Yes
Safety video Yes
Meets ANSI standard Yes
Backup protection Reverse Implement Option (RIO)

Seat

Armrests No
Seat back height 11 in.
28 cm
Seat suspension Tilt, two coil springs
Fore-aft adjustment While seated, 5.5 in.
14 cm
Type One piece

Steering

Uncut circle radius 25 in.
63.5 cm
Type Sector and pinion with single drag link and tie rod
Four-wheel steer Not available on this model
Tilt steering wheel No
Turning radius 18 in.
45.7 cm
Steering wheel Standard, diameter - 12 in.
30.5 cm

Transaxle

Type Hydrostatic, 2-wheel drive
Forward speed 0-5.5 mph
0-8.9 km/h
Control Side-by-side pedals
Brakes Internal wet disk
Differential lock No
Oil filter Yes, not serviceable
Oil cooler Fins and fan on transaxle
Reverse speed 0-3.2 mph
0-5.2 km/h
Cruise control No

Additional information

Manufacturing location Greeneville, Tennessee, USA
Date collected 24-Jul-2020