Specifications

Buyer's notes

Notes Hydraulic modulated PTO clutch for smooth mower and implement engagement
One-piece hood for easy engine access
540 rpm rear PTO and 3-point hitch options available
Warranty 4 year/700 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
Receiver hitch Yes, front
Front axle JDM BA8 nodular iron casting
Front tires 18x8.5-10 HDAP
Rear tires 26x12-12 HDAP
Hood material Noryl GTX902, painted
Fender deck material RIM with in-mold paint
Floor mats Sure-grip rubber
Storage Covered toolbox
Service interval decal Yes
Fender handles/grips Handles
Cup holder Yes
Equipment mounting Optional category 1 3-point hitch
Weight bracket Standard front - holds up to four Quik-Tatch weights, 42 lb
19 kg

Dimensions

Wheelbase 55.7 in.
141.5 cm
Weight No fuel or mower, 1,045 lb
474 kg
Height 51.2 in.
130 cm
Width without mower 48 in.
121.9 cm
Width with mower (deflector raised for storage) 48A, 53.6 in.
136 cm
54 HC, 57.5 in.
146.1 cm
60 HC, 62 in.
157.5 cm
Overall length 75 in.
190.5 cm
Width with mower 48A, 62.5 in.
159 cm
54 HC, 64.5 in.
163.8 cm
60 HC, 74 in.
188 cm

Electrical system

Charging system Flywheel alternator, regulated, 20 amp
Engine starter Solenoid shift
Hourmeter Yes
Headlights Two standard, halogen, 37 W
Taillights or reflector Taillights
Backup lights Yes
Rear work lights Yes
12-V outlet Yes
Battery 12 V
300 CCA

Engine

Manufacturer/model FD750D EFI
Type Electronic fuel injection (EFI), overhead valve, full-pressure lube, oil filter
Cylinders V-twin, cast-iron liners
Governor Mechanical
Choke/speed control No choke required
Cooling method Liquid
Air cleaner Dry, replaceable with foam precleaner
Oil drain No tools
Displacement 45.5 cu in.
745 cc
Power 25.5 hp
19 kW

Fuel system

Type Gasoline
Fuel delivery Electronic fuel injection
Fuel gauge Gauge on dash
Fuel tank location Rear
Fuel tank capacity 5.2 U.S. gal.
19.7 L
Fuel fill opening On left fender, 3 in.
7.6 cm

Key Specs

Transaxle control Twin Touch™ pedals
Engine power 25.5 hp
19 kW
Transaxle type K90 hydrostatic integrated with transaxle
U.S. warranty 4 year/700 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, 48 in.
122 cm
High capacity mower deck, 54, 60 in.
137, 152 cm
Lift system type Two-function hydraulic
Steering type Hydraulic power
Rear tires 26x12-12 HDAP
Engine manufacturer/model FD750D EFI

Lift system

Type Two-function hydraulic
Hydraulic outlets Four, standard
Preset cut height Yes
Cut height increments 0.25 in.
0.64 cm
Mower cut height 1-5.25 in.
2.5-13.3 cm

Mower attachability

Front draft arms Overcenter
Rear draft arms V-align
Mower wheels rotate Yes, 90 degrees for easy mower removal (48A), N/A (54 HC, 60 HC)
Drive system Shaft or AutoConnect
Type Roll under tractor (48A)
Drive-over deck (54, 60 HC)

Mower deck

Type Side discharge
Construction Stamped steel deck shell
Mower wash port Yes
Mower drive system Hydraulic clutch, shaft
Mower wheels Four
Mower wheel adjustment Spring-loaded pin
Mower level adjustment Exact Adjust ports and onboard deck-leveling gauge
Cutting width Accel Deep™ mower deck, 48 in.
122 cm
High capacity mower deck, 54, 60 in.
137, 152 cm
Mower deck material 48A, 10 gauge
0.135 in.
3.4 mm
54 HC and 60 HC, 9 gauge
0.15 in.
3.8 mm

Optional equipment

Mowers 48A, 54 HC, 60 HC
3-point hitch Category 1
Rear power take-off (PTO) 540 rpm
Front bumper Standard bumper/weight bracket
Brush guard Yes
Weather protection Hard-side cab, weather enclosure
Bucket holder Yes, double bucket
Grass striping Grass groomer kit, 48-in. (122-cm) mower only
Front loader Not available
Tow-behind tools 21
Rotary tiller 42, 48 in.
106.7, 121.9 cm
Front blade 54 in.
137.2 cm
Disk harrow Adjustable, 42-52 in.
106.7-132.1 cm
Rear bagger 7, 14, 19 bu
250, 500, 670 L
Snow blower Two-stage, 47, 54 in.
119.4, 137.2 cm
Box scraper 48 in.
121.9 cm
Tractor shovel 54 in.
137.2 cm
Cultivator Adjustable, 30-46 in.
76.2-116.8 cm
Landscape rake 60 in.
152.4 cm
Spreader Tow-behind, 125, 175 lb
57.7, 79.4 kg
Mounted, 125 lb
57.7 kg
Rear receiver hitch 1.25x1.25 in.
3.18x3.18 cm
Mulching system Yes, MulchControl™
Front thatcher 38, 46, 54 in.
96.5, 116.8, 137.2 cm
Rotary broom 52, 60 in.
132.1, 152.4 cm
Rear blade 60 in.
152.4 cm
Sprayer Tow-behind, 15, 25, 45 U.S. gal.
56.8, 94.6, 170.3 L
Mounted, 25 U.S. gal.
94.6 L
Powered material collection Power Flow, 7, 14, 19 bu
250, 500, 670 L
Plow, moldboard Adjustable, 8-14 in.
20.3-35.6 cm

Safety

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

Seat

Type Two piece professional high back
Armrests Optional
Seat suspension Six-position parallel arm
Seat back height 21 in.
53.3 cm
Fore-aft adjustment While seated, slide rail, 14-position, 7 in.
17.8 cm

Steering

Type Hydraulic power
Tilt steering wheel Standard, six position
Steering wheel 14 in.
35.6 cm
Uncut circle radius 54 HC, 10 in.
25.4 cm
60 HC, 6 in.
15.2 cm
Turning radius 21 in.
53.3 cm
Four-wheel steer Yes

Transaxle

Type K90 hydrostatic integrated with transaxle
Cruise control Yes
Oil cooler Yes
Oil filter Replaceable suction side 10 micron
Differential lock Standard
Brakes Internal wet disc
Control Twin Touch™ pedals
Reverse speed 0-6 mph
0-9.7 km/h
Forward speed 0-8.5 mph
0-13.7 km/h