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 Fully enclosed, molded-in color material reduces sound, will not rust or dent
4-wheel steering for unmatched maneuverability and trimming capability
Durable E-coat primer and powder-paint finish

Chassis

Frame Welded heavy-duty
Primer/paint E-coat/powder
Weight bracket Optional front and rear
Receiver hitch No
Front axle Cast iron front axle, front wheel ball bearings
Spindle bushings No
Front tires 15x6-6
Rear tires 20x10-10
Fender deck material Stamped steel
Floor mats Sure-grip rubber
Service interval decal Yes
Fender handles/grips No
Cup holder Yes
Equipment mounting Yes, heavy duty
Hood material Fully enclosed, molded-in color material reduces sound, will not rust or dent
Storage Yes, under seat and covered toolbox

Dimensions

Width with mower (deflector raised for storage) 50.5 in.
128 cm
Width with mower 50.5 in.
128 cm
Wheelbase 49.4 in.
125.5 cm
Overall length 72 in.
182.9 cm
Width without mower 41 in.
104.1 cm
Weight Mower, no fuel: 623 lb
283 kg
Height 49 in.
124 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
Power 21.5 hp
16 kW
Oil change No-tools oil drain with replaceable filter
Displacement 44.3 cu in.
726 cc
Manufacturer/model FR651V
Air cleaner Dry, replaceable

Fuel system

Type Gasoline
Fuel delivery Pulse pump, carburetor
Fuel gauge Gauge on dash
Fuel tank location Rear
Fuel fill opening On left fender, 3 in.
7.6 cm
Fuel tank capacity 3.3 U.S. gal.
12.5 L

Key Specs

Lift system type Foot pedal with optional adjustable spring assist kit
Rear tires 20x10-10
Engine manufacturer/model FR651V
Oil change No-tools oil drain with replaceable filter
Transaxle control Twin Touch™ pedals
Cutting width Accel Deep™ mower deck, 42 in.
107 cm
Transaxle type K46 hydrostatic integrated with transaxle
Engine power 21.5 hp
16 kW
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.)

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
Cutting width Accel Deep™ mower deck, 42 in.
107 cm
Mower deck material 12 gauge
0.105 in.
2.7 mm

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
Tractor shovel 40 in.
101.6 cm
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.
Rear bagger 2-bag, 7 bu
247 L
Front blade 44 in.
111.8 cm
Snow blower Two-stage, 44 in.
111.8 cm
Mulching system Yes, MulchControl™
Front thatcher 38, 46, 54 in.
96.5, 116.8, 137.2 cm

Safety

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

Seat

Seat suspension Tilt, two coil springs, three-position no-tools adjustment for operator weight
Type Cut-and-sewn high-back
Fore-aft adjustment While seated, slide rail, 15-position, 6.6 in.
17 cm
Seat back height 18 in.
46 cm
Armrests Optional

Steering

Type Manual, sector and pinion
Tilt steering wheel No
Four-wheel steer Yes
Steering wheel Large, 14 in.
35.6 cm
Turning radius 15 in.
38.1 cm
Uncut circle radius 15 in.
38.1 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
Forward speed 0-5.5 mph
0-8.9 km/h
Reverse speed 0-4 mph
0-6.4 km/h
Control Twin Touch™ pedals

Additional information

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