Specifications

Buyer's notes

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.)
Notes Styled alloy wheels are standard equipment
One-piece hood for easy engine access
Hydraulic modulated PTO clutch for smooth mower and implement engagement

Chassis

Frame Welded heavy-duty
Primer/paint E-coat/powder
Receiver hitch Yes, front
Front axle JDM BA8 nodular iron casting
Spindle bushings Metal, replaceable
Front tires 18x7-8 turf
Rear tires 26x10.5-12 turf
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

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
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
Width without mower 47 in.
119.4 cm
Weight No fuel or mower, 1,003 lb
455 kg
Height 54.5 in.
138 cm
Wheelbase 54.5 in.
138.4 cm

Electrical system

Charging system Engine-mounted alternator, regulated, 40 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
500 CCA

Engine

Manufacturer/model 3TNM74F
Type Diesel, overhead valve, full-pressure lube, oil filter
Cylinders Three, cast-iron liners
Governor Mechanical
Choke/speed control One lever
Cooling method Liquid
Air cleaner Paper dry-type with primary and secondary elements
Oil drain No tools
Power 24 hp
17.9 kW
Displacement 60.6 cu in.
993 cc

Fuel system

Type Diesel
Fuel delivery In-line indirect injection
Fuel gauge Gauge on dash
Fuel tank location Rear
Fuel fill opening On left fender, 3 in.
7.6 cm
Fuel tank capacity 5.2 U.S. gal.
19.7 L

Key Specs

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.)
Transaxle control Twin Touch™ pedals
Engine power 24 hp
17.9 kW
Rear tires 26x10.5-12 turf
Engine manufacturer/model 3TNM74F
Lift system type Two-function hydraulic
Steering type Hydraulic power
Cutting width Accel Deep™ mower deck, 48 in.
122 cm
High capacity mower deck, 54,60 in.
137, 152 cm
Transaxle type K90 hydrostatic integrated with transaxle

Lift system

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

Mower attachability

Front draft arms Overcenter
Rear draft arms V-align
Mower wheels rotate Yes, 90 degrees for easy mower removal (48X), 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
Mulching system Yes, MulchControl™
Disk harrow Adjustable, 42-52 in.
106.7-132.1 cm
Rear bagger 7, 14, 19 bu
250, 500, 670 L
Rotary broom 52, 60 in.
132.1, 152.4 cm
Cultivator Adjustable, 30-46 in.
76.2-116.8 cm
Powered material collection Power Flow, 7, 14, 19
250, 500, 670 L
Tractor shovel 54 in.
137.2 cm
Box scraper 48 in.
121.9 cm
Front thatcher 38, 46, 54 in.
96.5, 116.8, 137.2 cm
Landscape rake 60 in.
152.4 cm
Plow, moldboard Adjustable, 8-14 in.
20.3-35.6 cm
Snow blower Two-stage, 47, 54 in.
119.4, 137.2 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
Spreader Tow-behind, 125, 175 lb
57.7, 79.4 kg
Mounted, 125 lb
57.7 kg
Rear receiver hitch 1.25 x 1.25 in.
3.18 x 3.18 cm
Rotary tiller 42, 48 in.
106.7, 121.9 cm
Front blade 54 in.
137.2 cm
Rear blade 60 in.
152.4 cm

Safety

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

Seat

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

Steering

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

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
Reverse speed 0-6 mph
0-9.7 km/h
Control Twin Touch™ pedals
Forward speed 0-8.5 mph
0-13.7 km/h