Key Features & Specs
- Powered by 21.5-hp (16.0-kW)* iTorque™ Power System
- 42-in. Accel™ Deep Deck
- Easy mulching with optional MulchControl™ Kit (one-touch or from deck versions)
- Upgraded instrument panel
- Covered toolbox storage
- 4 year/300 hour bumper-to-bumper warranty
- Steering Low-effort 2-wheel
- MulchControl™ Kit Options Standard or one-touch MulchControl™
- Deck 42-in Accel Deep™ Mower Deck
- Engine 21.5 hp* iTorque
Specifications
Buyer's notes
Warranty | 4 year/300 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 | One-piece hood for easy service access, molded-in color hood material reduces sound and will not rust or dent Durable E-coat primer and powder-paint finish |
Chassis
Frame | Welded heavy-duty |
Primer/paint | E-coat/powder |
Weight bracket | Standard rear, optional front |
Receiver hitch | No |
Front axle | Cast iron front axle, front wheel ball bearings |
Spindle bushings | No |
Front tires | 15x6-6 |
Rear tires | 20x10-8 |
Hood material | Molded-in color hood material reduces sound, will not rust or dent |
Fender deck material | Stamped steel |
Floor mats | Sure-grip rubber |
Storage | On fender and under seat |
Service interval decal | Yes |
Fender handles/grips | No |
Cup holder | Yes |
Equipment mounting | Yes, heavy duty |
Dimensions
Overall length | 72 in. 182.9 cm |
Wheelbase | 49.4 in. 125.5 cm |
Width with mower | 50.5 in. 128 cm |
Weight | Mower, no fuel, 543 lb 246 kg |
Height | 47 in. 120 cm |
Width without mower | 38 in. 96.5 cm |
Width with mower (deflector raised for storage) | 50.5 in. 128 cm |
Electrical system
Charging system | Flywheel alternator, regulated, 15 amp |
Engine starter | Bendix |
Hourmeter | Yes |
Headlights | Two standard, incandescent, 27 W |
Taillights or reflector | No |
Backup lights | No |
Rear work lights | No |
12-V outlet | Optional |
Battery | 12 V 340 CCA |
Engine
Manufacturer/model | FS600V |
Type | Overhead valve, full-pressure lube, oil filter |
Cylinders | V-twin, cast-iron liners |
Governor | Mechanical |
Choke/speed control | Separate levers, automatic choke return |
Cooling method | Air |
Air cleaner | Dry, replaceable with foam precleaner |
Oil drain | No tools |
Power | 18.5 hp 13.8 kW |
Displacement | 36.8 cu in. 603 cc |
Fuel system
Type | Gasoline |
Fuel delivery | Pulse pump, carburetor |
Fuel gauge | Gauge on dash |
Fuel tank location | Rear |
Fuel tank capacity | 3.3 U.S. gal. 12.5 L |
Fuel fill opening | On left fender, 3 in. 7.6 cm |
Key Specs
Engine power | 18.5 hp 13.8 kW |
Transaxle control | Twin Touch™ pedals |
Transaxle type | K46 hydrostatic integrated with transaxle |
Rear tires | 20x10-8 |
Steering type | Manual, sector and pinion |
Lift system type | Foot pedal with optional adjustable spring assist kit |
Engine manufacturer/model | FS600V |
U.S. warranty | 4 year/300 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.) |
Cutting width | Accel Deep™ mower deck, 42 cm 107 in. |
Lift system
Type | Foot pedal with optional adjustable spring assist kit |
Hydraulic outlets | No |
Preset cut height | Yes |
Cut height increments | 0.25 in. 0.64 cm |
Mower cut height | 13 positions, 1-4 in. 2.5-10.2 cm |
Mower attachability
Type | Slide under tractor |
Front draft arms | Attached with spring pins at two points |
Rear draft arms | Two pins and spring clips |
Mower wheels rotate | No |
Drive system | Single belt |
Mower deck
Type | Side discharge |
Construction | Stamped steel deck shell |
Mower wash port | Yes |
Mower drive system | Electric power take-off (PTO) clutch, in-line belt |
Mower wheels | Two |
Mower wheel adjustment | Four-position, tool required |
Mower level adjustment | Exact Adjust ports and onboard deck-leveling gauge |
Mower deck material | 12 gauge 0.105 in. 2.7 mm |
Cutting width | Accel Deep™ mower deck, 42 in. 107 cm |
Optional equipment
Mowers | 42A (standard) |
Front bumper | Styled bumper option |
Brush guard | Yes |
Weather protection | Weather enclosure |
Sun canopy | Yes |
Bucket holder | Yes, double bucket |
Grass striping | Lawn striping kit |
Tow-behind tools | 16 |
Mulching system | Yes, MulchControl™ |
Front thatcher | 38, 46, 54 in. 96.5, 116.8, 137.2 cm |
Snow blower | Two-stage, 44 in. 111.8 cm |
Rear bagger | 2-bag, 7 bu 247 L |
Spreader | Tow-behind, 125 lb 57.7 kg Tow-behind, 175 lb 79.4 kg Mounted, 125 lb |
Sprayer | Tow-behind, 15 U.S. gal. 56.8 L Tow-behind, 25 U.S. gal. 94.6 L Mounted, 25 U.S. gal. |
Front blade | 44 in. 111.8 cm |
Tractor shovel | 40 in. 101.6 cm |
Safety
Meets ANSI standard | Yes |
Meets OPEI standard | Yes |
Backup protection | Reverse Implement Option (RIO) |
Safety video | Yes |
Seat
Type | Open-back design with grasp |
Armrests | No |
Seat suspension | Tilt, two coil springs, three-position no-tools adjustment for operator weight |
Fore-aft adjustment | While seated, slide rail, 14-position, 7 in. 17.8 cm |
Seat back height | 15 in. 38.1 cm |
Steering
Type | Manual, sector and pinion |
Tilt steering wheel | No |
Steering wheel | Large, 14 in. 35.6 cm |
Turning radius | 16 in. 40.6 cm |
Four-wheel steer | Not available on this model |
Uncut circle radius | 26 in. 66 cm |
Transaxle
Type | K46 hydrostatic integrated with transaxle |
Cruise control | Yes, button on dash |
Oil cooler | Fins and fan on transaxle |
Oil filter | Internal, not replaceable |
Differential lock | No |
Brakes | Internal wet disc |
Reverse speed | 0-4 mph 0-6.4 km/h |
Control | Twin Touch™ pedals |
Forward speed | 0-5.5 mph 0-8.9 km/h |
Additional information
Date collected | 15 March 2018 |