Specifications

Buyer's notes

Note 1 Durable Accel Deep Mower Decks are forged from 10-gauge steel with double captured mower wheels
Note 3 Integrated park brake is automatically applied when steering levers are stowed outward
Note 2 Easily change cut height from 1.25 to 4.5 in. (3 to 11 cm) using the foot lift and cutting height dial
Warranty 3 year or 200 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

Hour meter Yes
Front caster bearings Sealed ball bearings
Drive tires 20x10-8
Frame Heavy-duty 2.5-in. x 2-in. (6-cm x 5-cm) front, and 1.5-in. x 2-in. (4-cm x 5-cm) side tubing
Service interval decal Yes
Storage compartment Optional covered
Front caster tires 11x6-5
Primer/paint E-coat/powder
Cup holder Yes
Maximum towing capacity 250 lb
113 kg

Dimensions

Width without mower 43.3 in.
1100 mm
Overall length 75.4 in.
1915 mm
Wheelbase 49.4 in.
1255 mm
Width with mower (deflector raised for storage) 48A: 52.8 in.
1340 mm
54A: 57.1 in.
1450 mm
Height 42.5 in.
1080 mm
Weight 48A: 594 lb
270 kg
54A: 605 lb
275 kg
Width with mower 48A: 62.6 in.
1590 mm
54A: 68.5 in.
1740 mm

Drive train

Dual hydros Hydro-Gear EZT-D with 1-in. (2.5-cm) axles

Engine

Choke/speed control Single lever
Power 24 hp
17.9 kW
Cooling method Air
Fuel gauge Translucent tank
Lubrication Full pressure with replaceable filter, capacity, 2 U.S. qt
1.9 L
Fuel tank capacity 3.0 U.S. gal.
11.4 L
Cylinders V-twin
Model number 44 EXi
Type Overhead valve
Displacement 44.2 cu in.
724 cc
Battery 12 V
300 CCA

Key Specs

Seat back height High back with optional armrests, 18 in.
46 cm
Engine power 24 hp
17.9 kW
Forward speed 0-7 mph
0-11.3 km/h
Warranty 3 year or 200 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.)
Engine model number 44 EXi
Drive tires 20x10-8
Mulching system Optional MulchControl™ attachment
Width of cut Accel Deep™ mower deck, 48 in.
122 cm
Accel Deep™ mower deck, 54 in.
137 cm
Front caster tires 11x6-5

Lift system

Type Foot lift
Cut height increments 0.25 in.
0.64 cm
Mower cut height 1.25-4.5 in.
3-11 cm
Preset cut height Yes

Mower deck

Width of cut Accel Deep™ mower deck, 48 in.
122 cm
Accel Deep™ mower deck, 54 in.
137 cm
Mower deck material 10 gauge
0.135 in.
3.4 mm
Type Side discharge
Mower drive system V-belt

Operation

Slope operating limit 13 degrees; 10 degrees with Material Collection System
Operator presence system Yes
Park brake interlock Yes
Operator video Yes, online
Rollover protective structure (ROPS) No

Optional attachments

Sun shade Optional
Light kit Optional
Mulching system Optional MulchControl™ attachment
Protective cover Optional
Mounted sprayer Not available
Rubber floor mat Optional
Material collection system Two-bag Power Flow MCS, 6.5 bu
229 L

PTO

Drive V-belt
Type Electric, 105 lb-ft
142 Nm

Seat

Fore-aft adjustment 2.9 in.
7 cm
Seat suspension Two springs
Seat back height High back with optional armrests, 18 in.
46 cm

Travel speed

Speed and direction control Twin levers
Forward speed 0-7 mph
0-11.3 km/h
Control adjustment 3 height, 11 positions
Reverse speed 0-3.5 mph
0-5.6 km/h

Additional information

Date collected 3-Oct-22
Manufacturing location Greeneville, Tennessee, USA