Key Features & Specs
- 24 hp (17.9 kW)* V-Twin Extended Life Series (ELS) Engine
- 48-in. Edge™ Mower Deck
- Electric PTO, Heavy Duty Hydrostatic Transmission w/side-by-side pedals
- Easy Change™ 30-Second Oil Change System
- Adjustable lumbar seat and standard front bumper
- Easy to read fuel gauge with low light visibility
- 2 year/120 hour bumper-to-bumper warranty
- Warranty 2 year/120 hour<sup>1</sup>
- Engine 24 hp*
- Transmission Heavy Duty, Two-Pedal Hydrostatic
- Drive System 2-wheel drive
- Deck 48-in Edge™ Cutting System
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 Large, 14-in. (36-cm) steering wheel for more comfortable operation John Deere Easy Change 30-second oil change system |
Chassis
Hood material | Molded-in color material reduces sound, will not rust or dent |
Equipment mounting | CargO Mount™ system |
Storage | Storage tray with cover |
Front axle | Cast-iron front axle, powdered-metal front wheel bushings |
Spindle bushings | No |
Service interval decal | Yes |
Receiver hitch | No |
Weight bracket | Optional rear |
Cup holder | Yes |
Frame | Full-length welded steel |
Fender deck material | Stamped steel |
Floor mats | Yes, with debris removing channels |
Rear tires | 22x9.5-12 |
Primer/paint | E-coat/powder |
Fender handles/grips | Handgrips |
Front tires | 16x6.5-8 |
Dimensions
Weight | Mower, no fuel, 503 lb 288 kg |
Width with mower | 60.8 in. 154 cm |
Wheelbase | 48.9 in. 124.2 cm |
Height | 45.7 in. 116 cm |
Width with mower (deflector raised for storage) | 51.7 in. 131.3 cm |
Overall length | 75.3 in. 191 cm |
Electrical system
12-V outlet | No |
Rear work lights | No |
Taillights or reflector | Reflectors |
Charging system | Regulated, 14 amp |
Backup lights | No |
Battery | 12 V 300 CCA |
Engine starter | Bendix type |
Hourmeter | Yes |
Headlights | Two standard, incandescent |
Engine
Displacement | 44.2 cu in. 724 cc |
Oil change | John Deere Easy Change 30-second oil change system |
Air cleaner | Cartridge with prefilter |
Cooling method | Air |
Power | 24 hp 17.9 kW |
Choke/speed control | Single lever with spring-return on choke |
Governor | Mechanical |
Manufacturer/model | 44U877 (M44) |
Type | Overhead valve, full-pressure lube, oil filter |
Cylinders | V-twin - extended life series (ELS) |
Fuel system
Type | Gasoline |
Fuel delivery | Pulse pump and carburetor |
Fuel gauge | Easy-read on dash |
Fuel tank location | Rear |
Fuel fill opening | Center, 1.75 in. 4.45 cm |
Fuel tank capacity | 2.4 U.S. gal. 9.1 L |
Key Specs
Transaxle control | Side-by-side pedals |
Lift system type | Spring-assisted hand-grip lever |
Rear tires | 22x9.5-12 |
Cutting width | Edge™ mower deck, 48 in. 122 cm |
Oil change | John Deere Easy Change™ 30-second oil change system |
Transaxle type | K46 heavy-duty hydrostatic, two-wheel drive |
Engine manufacturer/model | 44U877 (M44) |
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 power | 24 hp 17.9 kW |
Lift system
Mower cut height | 13 positions, 1-4 in. 2.5-10.2 cm |
Hydraulic outlets | No |
Preset cut height | No |
Cut height increments | 0.25 in. 0.64 cm |
Type | Spring-assisted hand-grip lever |
Mower attachability
Front draft arms | One spring clip |
Drive system | Single belt |
Rear draft arms | Two spring clips |
Mower wheels rotate | No |
Type | Slide under tractor |
Mower deck
Mower wash port | Yes |
Cutting width | Edge™ mower deck, 48 in. 122 cm |
Mower wheel adjustment | One bolt |
Mower drive system | Electric power take-off (PTO) clutch |
Construction | Stamped steel deck shell |
Mower level adjustment | Easy-level deck |
Mower wheels | Four |
Mower deck material | Steel, 12 gauge 0.105 in. 2.7 mm |
Type | Side discharge |
Optional equipment
Front bumper | Included |
Mulching system | Mulch cover |
Spreader | Tow-behind only, 125-175 lb 57.7-80 kg |
Sun canopy | Sun canopy |
Tow-behind tools | 16 |
Rear bagger | 2-bag, 6.5 bu 229 L |
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 |
Bucket holder | Yes, single bucket |
Weather protection | Weather enclosure |
Snow blower | Two-stage, 44 in. 111.8 cm |
Grass striping | Lawn striping kit |
Front blade | 46 in. 116.8 cm |
Safety
Safety video | Yes |
Meets OPEI standard | Yes |
Meets ANSI standard | Yes |
Backup protection | Reverse Implement Option (RIO) |
Seat
Armrests | No |
Fore-aft adjustment | While seated, 5.5 in. 14 cm |
Seat suspension | Tilt, two coil springs |
Seat back height | 15 in. 38 cm |
Type | One piece with lumbar adjustment |
Steering
Turning radius | 18 in. 45.7 cm |
Steering wheel | Deluxe, diameter - 14 in. 35.6 cm |
Four-wheel steer | Not available on this model |
Uncut circle radius | 20 in. 50.8 cm |
Tilt steering wheel | No |
Type | Sector and pinion with single drag link and tie rod |
Transaxle
Type | Hydrostatic, 2-wheel drive |
Cruise control | Standard |
Oil filter | Yes, not serviceable |
Oil cooler | Fins and fan on transaxle |
Reverse speed | 0-3.2 mph 0-5.2 km/h |
Differential lock | No |
Brakes | Internal wet disk |
Forward speed | 0-5.5 mph 0-8.9 km/h |
Control | Side-by-side pedals |
Additional information
Date collected | 24-Jul-2020 |
Manufacturing location | Greeneville, Tennessee, USA |