Specifications

Buyer's notes

Notes Includes rear hopper and mulch plug, optional rear deflector available
Fully enclosed, molded-in color material reduces sound, will not rust or dent
Durable E-coat primer and powder-paint finish
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.)

Chassis

Frame Welded heavy-duty
Primer/paint E-coat/powder
Weight bracket 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
Fender deck material Stamped steel
Floor mats Sure-grip rubber
Service interval decal Yes
Fender handles/grips No
Cup holder Yes
Equipment mounting Yes, front
Hood material Fully enclosed, molded-in color material reduces sound, will not rust or dent
Storage Yes, under seat and covered toolbox

Dimensions

Weight Mower, no fuel: 646 lb
293 kg
Wheelbase 49.4 in.
125.5 cm
Overall length 99 in.
251.4 cm
Width without mower 38 in.
96.5 cm
Height 46 in.
117 cm
Width with mower 43.8 in.
111 cm

Electrical system

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
Charging system Flywheel alternator, regulated, 12 amp

Engine

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
Manufacturer/model FR651V
Displacement 44.3 cu in.
726 cc
Power 21.5 hp
16 kW
Oil change No-tools oil drain with replaceable filter
Air cleaner Dry, replaceable

Fuel system

Type Gasoline
Fuel delivery Pulse pump, carburetor
Fuel gauge Low fuel indicator
Fuel tank location Rear
Fuel fill opening On left fender, 3 in.
7.6 cm
Fuel tank capacity 2 U.S. gal.
7.6 L

Key Specs

Transaxle type K46 hydrostatic integrated with transaxle
Engine manufacturer/model FR651V
Engine power 21.5 hp
16 kW
Transaxle control Twin Touch™ pedals
Lift system type Foot pedal with non-adjustable spring assist, optional adjustable spring assist kit available (required for snow blower use)
Oil change No-tools oil drain with replaceable filter
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.)
Rear tires 20x10-8
Cutting width 42 in.
107 cm

Lift system

Type Foot pedal with non-adjustable spring assist, optional adjustable spring assist kit available (required for snow blower use)
Hydraulic outlets No
Preset cut height Yes
Cut height increments 0.25 in.
0.64 cm
Mower cut height 13 positions, 1-4 in.
2.5-9.5 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 Dual belt

Mower deck

Type Rear discharge, rear collect, mulch
Construction Stamped steel deck shell
Mower wash port Yes
Mower drive system Electric power take-off (PTO) clutch, in-line belt
Mower wheels Three
Mower wheel adjustment Four-position, tool required
Mower level adjustment Exact Adjust ports and onboard deck-leveling gauge
Cutting width 42 in.
107 cm
Mower deck material 11 gauge
0.12 in.
3 mm

Optional equipment

Mulching system Standard mulch plug
Front bumper Styled bumper option
Brush guard Yes
Grass striping Lawn striping kit
Tow-behind tools 16
Front blade 44 in.
111.8 cm
Mowers Rear discharge, rear collect (standard), 42 in.
107 cm
Sprayer Tow-behind, 15 U.S. gal.
56.8 L
Tow-behind, 25 U.S. gal.
94.6 L
Tractor shovel 40 in.
101.6 cm
Front thatcher 38, 46, 54 in.
96.5, 116.8, 137.2 cm
Rear bagger Rear hopper, 8.5 bu
300 L
Snow blower Two-stage, 44 in.
111.8 cm
Spreader Tow-behind, 125 lb
57.7 kg
Tow-behind, 175 lb
79.4 kg

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
Seat back height 15 in.
38 cm
Fore-aft adjustment While seated, slide rail, 15-position, 6.6 in.
17 cm

Steering

Type Manual, sector and pinion
Tilt steering wheel No
Four-wheel steer Not available on this model
Turning radius 16.5 in.
42 cm
Steering wheel Large, 14 in.
35.6 cm
Uncut circle radius Right, 23 in.
58.4 cm
Left 28 in.
71.1 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 0-5.3 mph
0-8.5 km/h

Additional information

Date collected 27-Jul-2020
Manufacturing location Horicon, Wisconsin, USA