
X330 Lawn Tractor with 42-inch Deck
- John Deere
- Riding Mowers / Lawn Tractors X300 Select Series
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Key Features & Specs
- Powered by 20 hp (14.9 kW)* Cyclonic engine
- 42-in. Accel Deep™ Mower Deck
- Upgraded instrument panel
- Best-in-class 4 year/300 hour limited warranty
- Engine 20 hp* Cyclonic
- Deck 42-in Accel
- Steering Low-effort 2-wheel
- Lift Manual
- Warranty 4 year/300 hours

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Frame is reliable heavy-duty welded steel
Welded heavy-duty frame
The frame is made of heavy formed and welded steel, reinforced in critical areas for even greater strength:
- The frame is formed from 12-gauge, 0.105-in. (2.66-mm) thick material for long life.
- Standard front bumper and hitch plate are formed from 9-gauge, 0.15-in. (3.8-mm) steel and complete the frame assembly.
- Rear hitch plate can support two 42-lb (19-kg) Quik-Tatch weights.
- Weight bracket is built into the frame of two-wheel-steer models.
- Four-wheel-steer models require the optional weight bracket.
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Modern styling with functional design enhances appearance and performance
Attractive styling
Hood air-intake louvers
Smooth, rounded contours present a modern, styled appearance:
- Hood styling incorporates efficient full-length air-intake louvers on each side, rather than on the top.
- Cooler engine operation
- Lower operator station sound levels
- Hot air is vented out the front grille, away from the operator.
- Molded-in-color hood material is very durable.
- Excellent impact strength
- Resists weathering
- Will not rust or dent
- Distinctive grille and large, one-piece fender deck complete the styling package.
- Hood styling incorporates efficient full-length air-intake louvers on each side, rather than on the top.
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The 42-in. (107-cm) Accel Deep™ (42A) Mower Deck cuts clean and is versatile
X370 with Accel Deep 42A Mower
Accel Deep 42A Mower
The 42-in. (107-cm) AccelDeep mower deck is a stamped-steel, deep, flat-top design that delivers excellent cut quality, productivity, cleanliness, durability, and versatility. Optimal performance and dispersion of clippings is provided, even at faster mowing speeds:
- 4.97-in. (12.6-cm) depth throughout the entire deck shell for optimum mowing, mulching, and bagging performance
- Optional MulchControl™ attachment for superior mulching performance and versatility
- Stamped-steel design eliminates sharp edges and corners where material can build up and diminish mowing performance
- Mower deck suspended from the vehicle for a smooth and level cut
- Adjustable mower wheels, positioned just above ground level, for reduced scalping
Excellent cut quality
42A Mower
42A Mower
Deep mower-deck stamping gives excellent cut quality. It allows the cut and suspended material room to exit the deck without getting recut:
- Reducing the amount of re-cutting enables more power to be used to cut incoming grass, which greatly improves mower capacity.
- Helps maintain excellent cut quality at faster mowing speeds
- Clean flow of material out of discharge area prevents cut material from interfering with cutting the incoming grass, making it possible for the blades to cut incoming material cleanly.
- Even in mulching mode, cut evenness is improved compared to other designs because the additional depth allows for continuous circulation, optimal re-cutting, and an even distribution of clippings.
Productivity - gets the job done fast
Side-discharge chute on Accel Deep 42A Mower Deck
Deep mower-deck stamping gives high productivity, which gets the job done fast. It allows the cut and suspended material room to exit the deck quickly, reducing the amount of re-cutting so more power is available to process incoming grass:
- Greatly improves mowers capacity to maintain excellent mowing performance in difficult mowing conditions and at higher speeds
Large discharge opening is both high and wide to handle more material:
- Gives a smooth, even discharge of clippings at all mowing speeds
- Reduces the chance of plugging, especially important when operating in wet, thick, or dense grass and when bagging
- Cut-and-throw chute has a large, optimized inlet which aids in collecting material by using airflow from the large deck opening
MulchControl baffle closed
MulchControl handle
- The MulchControl handle is located on top of the mower deck and used to open and close the discharge baffle.
- The operator is required to get off of the machine in order to engage or disengage mulch mode.
- Changing from mulching to side discharge or vice versa takes only a few seconds.
MulchControl is well-suited to the following mowing situations:
- Usually mulch, but side discharge when grass gets too long
- Usually side-discharge, but would like to be able to close the chute to control clippings
- Always mulch a main lawn, but often side discharge secondary lawns
- Bag clippings, but want to go farther before emptying bags
While in the side-discharge mode, MulchControl will still mulch about one third of the material. Therefore, the side-discharge mode is essentially a partial-mulch mode. This can be an advantage when side discharging or bagging, as it helps to reduce the amount of material being discharged. Other times this could work as a disadvantage:
- When cutting strong southern grasses, such as Zoysia and Bermuda
- When cutting in wet, high-growth conditions, such as those found in the Pacific Northwest United States
- When optimum bagging and lawn clean-up is desired
Cleanliness - for the mower and the operator
Accel Deep 42A Mower Deck
Accel Deep 42A Mower Deck
The flat-top shape of the deck stamping is optimal for keeping itself and the operator clean:
- There are few places to catch and hold material on top and underneath the deck.
- Top of deck stays cleaner, reducing time and effort needed for cleaning and service
- Underside of deck is self-cleaning to maintain optimum performance without build-up of material to interfere with the flow of air and clippings
- Less need to clean and remove build-up of material from underside deck
- The depth of the Accel Deep mower deck minimizes the amount of material that escapes from the front of the deck
- Limited amount of material to drift onto the operator and mower deck
- Even flow of material discharged out the chute, less re-cutting results in larger pieces that are less likely to end up on the operator
- Mulching prevents the discharge of material completely and the MulchControl attachment makes mulching a practical solution for most mowing situations.
Cleaning a mower deck, both top and bottom, is one of the most frequent maintenance activities:
- The flat-top design reduces places for material to build up and makes material that does collect easy to remove.
Mower wash port
Mower wash port with hose connector
A wash port is provided to make cleaning the underside of the mower deck easy.
- Hose connector is included with the mower deck.
Superior durability is designed in
Hinged spindle pocket cover on the 42A Mower
Mower wheels are double-captured for durability
The 42A mower deck has strong spindle pockets, to keep the blades aligned, even after years of tough service:
- Ribs in the deck shell add strength where it is needed.
- The 42A has a 16 percent heavier overall weight than the Edge™ Xtra 42-in. (107-cm) mower deck.
Mower wheels are double-captured:
- Provides greater strength and durability for longer, trouble-free life.
- Single-bolt adjustment makes setting wheels to the correct height for the cutting height quick and easy.
Low-tension belt-drive design reduces the side load on the engines lower bearing and mower deck bearings for longer life.
Rolled outer edge of the deck provides extra strength and protection.
Dual-stage E-coat and powder-paint coatings provide extra protection from rust.Versatility - easy to change between side discharge, mulch, and bagging modes
Rear MulchControl baffle (A) that must be removed for bagging
Rear MulchControl baffle removed to allow for chute installation
The 42A mower is designed for maximum versatility, providing the greatest ease in changing from one mower discharge mode to another:
- The mower's cut-and-throw design allows bagging with just the addition of the bagger chute, once the special bagging blades have been installed.
- The 42A cut-and-throw chute is easy to install and securely held in place at the front and rear to provide a tight seal between the mower deck and the chute.
- The rear latch is adjustable to allow for the optimum setting for easy use and a tight seal.
- The bagging blades can be used for side discharging also.
- The 42A cut-and-throw chute is easy to install and securely held in place at the front and rear to provide a tight seal between the mower deck and the chute.
- With the optional MulchControl attachment installed (along with the special mulching blades), changing from side-discharge to mulching or vice versa is done with the simple flip of a lever.
- The rear bagger can be used with the MulchControl blades installed.
- The front baffle, either the one included with the rear bagger chute or the one included with MulchControl (B), can remain in place for side discharging.
- For ultimate side-discharge performance this baffle can be removed.
- The optional MulchControl attachment includes a rear MulchControl baffle (A), held in place by two carriage bolts, at the rear edge of the discharge opening. This baffle:
- Must be removed for installation of the rear bagger chute, a 13-mm (0.51-in.) wrench is required (the bagger chute cannot be installed without removing this baffle)
- Can remain removed for side discharging material
- Must be re-installed for mulching
MulchControl option
The MulchControl attachment for the 42A mower deck makes mulching more practical for many mowing situations because it not only does an excellent job of mulching but it also allows the mower to be easily converted for times when it is more desirable to side discharge or collect the lawn material. Advantages of mulching grass clippings include:
- A beautiful looking lawn
- Grass clippings not blown onto the operator, driveways, or flower beds
- Less fertilizer use
- Elimination of the effort needed to dispose of clippings
How MulchControl works
MulchControl baffle open
MulchControl baffle closed
MulchControl is an innovative, simple design that is easy to use and maintain:
- The MulchControl attachment includes baffles to control the flow of material under the deck.
- When the MulchControl baffle is open, most of the material passes through the discharge opening.
- When the MulchControl baffle is closed, the material stays within the deck and gets chopped into mulch and deposited in the turf.
Mower blades
Mower blades shipped with the rear bagger chute
High-lift bagging blades are included with the chute. They provide optimum performance when bagging in difficult conditions, such as when the grass is moist, dense, or long:
- High-lift bagging blades also work well when side discharging material.
Mulching blades are included with the MulchControl attachment. They can be used for mulching, side discharging, and bagging in most conditions.
Mower blade use chartMode(s) of operation Mower blade Side discharging mode only M170639 side-discharge blade (shipped with mower) Bagging mode only GX25668 bagging blade (shipped with BG20754 rear bagger chute) Mulching mode only M170642 mulching blade (shipped with BM24794 MulchControl) Side discharge and mulching M170642 mulching blade (shipped with BM24794 MulchControl) Side discharge and bagging GX25668 bagging blade (shipped with BG20754 rear bagger chute) Side discharge, mulching, and bagging M170642 mulching blade (shipped with BM24794 MulchControl) 7-bu (247-L) rear bagger
Optional rear bagger
Lower chute installed
An optional 7-bu (247-L) cut-and-throw rear bagger material collection system (MCS) is available for use with the 42-in. (107-cm) Accel Deep Mower. It provides an efficient means of collecting grass clippings and leaves.
The hopper design provides modern styling, great bagging performance, cleaner operation, and easy-to-empty bags:- 7-bu (247-L) capacity
- Easy-to-attach lower chute (ordered separately)
- Air exhaust duct
- Convenient spring-latch
- Airflow fill indicator
- Quik-Tatch mounting
- Sealed hopper top
- Loose-knit bags available
- 4.97-in. (12.6-cm) depth throughout the entire deck shell for optimum mowing, mulching, and bagging performance
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Steering is low-effort sector and pinion system
Tight turning radius
Designed for easy turns
A heavy-duty sector and pinion steering system with quality bearings provides easy and precise control for the life of the tractor:
- Small, 16-in. (40.6-cm) turning radius provides excellent maneuverability
- Tight turning ability improves mowing efficiency
Easy steering
Easy steering is important for an enjoyable mowing experience:
- Large, 14-in. (36-cm) diameter steering wheel for improved leverage
- Large sector gear for improved (higher) steering ratio
- A higher ratio equals lower steering effort
- Dual drag links to help equalize the steering loads and reduce steering error
- Ball joints on both ends of the steering tie rods for long life
- Long steering arms to improve the mechanical advantage of the steering system through the full range of motion
- Sector gear that pivots on a shaft rather than a bushing to ensure proper gear mesh and eliminate binding
- Greaseable front steering spindles to reduce friction and improve wear over time
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Exact Adjust ports and on-board deck-leveling tools make precise deck adjustments easy
Deck-leveling gauge and hex adjusting tool stored under tractor seat
Exact Adjust access holes
A mower deck must be level side-to-side and properly adjusted front-to-rear to give the best cutting performance. A removable on-board deck-leveling gauge and a hex-key tool are provided to make adjustment easy. They are securely stored under the tractor seat.
Exact Adjust leveling ports are provided on each side of the operator platform above the mower-level adjusting bolts. With the hex-shaped tool, they provide convenient access to allow quick and easy adjustment of the mower for the best-cut quality of cut.
The Exact Adjust feature is standard on all Select Series™ X300 and X500 Tractors:- There is no need to reach under the fender deck while making the mower-level adjustment.
- On-board deck-leveling gauge, Exact Adjust ports, and the hex tool work together.
- Level the mower deck side to side
- Set the correct amount of rake (front-to-back deck orientation)
- Calibrate the cutting height to the cut-height adjusting knob setting
- Exact Adjust simplifies leveling the mower deck if equipped with a Power-Flow™ blower.
- To give the best cut, mower level should be adjusted if alternately mowing with and without blower installed. The Exact Adjust feature makes this easy.
Deck-leveling tool placed under deck
Using included ball-hex tool to level mower deck
Consult the operator's manual for the correct adjusting procedures for each tractor model. Basic adjusting steps to properly level the mower deck include:
- Park the tractor on a level surface.
- Inflate tires to the correct pressure.
- Consult the label for the cutting-height knob that is located on the console of the machine. This label shows deck-leveling position and location of deck-leveling adjustment points.
- Set mower cutting-height knob to the correct deck-leveling position.
- For X300 models, use position 2.75
- For all other models, use position 2.5
- Adjust mower wheels as necessary so they do not contact the ground surface.
- Remove the onboard deck-leveling gauge that is located under the seat.
- Using the Exact Adjust ports and tool, adjust mower deck side-to-side level so the deck-leveling gauge just slips under the left and right lower deck rim at the designated adjustment points. The location of adjustment points will vary slightly between decks.
- Left- and right-rear adjustment points are under the deck rim near the rear mower wheels, if equipped.
- Adjust mower deck front-to-back level, if necessary.
- Loosen rear nuts equally on each side of front lift rod.
- Turn front nut equally on each side clockwise to raise front of mower or counterclockwise to lower it until gauge just slips under the front adjustment point.
- Tighten rear nuts after adjustment is complete.
- Return the gauge to its storage position.
NOTE: The adjusting tool supplied with the tractor is an 8-mm ball-hex key, part number M162737. The rounded end allows for some misalignment with the bolt as the deck is adjusted.
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Cyclonic V-twin engine is smooth running and powerful
20-hp (14.9-kW) engine
20-hp (14.9-kW) engine
The 20-hp (14.9-kW) V-twin engine used in the Select Series™ X330 Tractor provides plenty of power and torque to handle tough mulching, mowing, and bagging conditions:
- V-twin cylinder design for greater torque, lower vibration, and improved sound quality
- Large, 44.2-cu in. (724-cc) displacement
- More torque to get the job done faster
- Large displacement and camshaft and carburetor designs create the optimum torque rise for rapid response to varying load conditions
- Electronic ignition for fast starts
- Cast-iron sleeves for longer engine life
- Overhead valves for excellent power and fuel economy
- Full-pressure lubrication and oil filter for keeping the oil cleaner for a long engine life and extending the time between oil changes; full-pressure lubrication is also more effective when operating the tractor on an incline
- Excellent serviceability with easily replaced air filter, fuel filter, and oil filter and a convenient oil-drain hose to make draining the oil easy and clean
Cyclonic air filter
Air filter cover
Air filter with foam precleaner
Cyclonic air-management system removes larger particles of dirt before they reach the air filter for reduced filter maintenance and longer engine life:
- Cyclonic design ejects large dirt particles before they make contact with the filter.
- Large, high-quality dry-type paper element air filter thoroughly cleans engine intake air.
- The cover over the air filter is easily removed with two knobs for cleaning or replacement of the filter.
Serviceability
Engine oil check/fill tube and oil-drain hose
Oil drain hose
Engine oil check and fill tube is conveniently located for easy access. Oil drain hose makes draining oil easy and clean.
Debris inspection port cover
Debris inspection port
Two debris inspection ports help ensure clean engine fins for optimum cooling. Bolts to open them are conveniently located under the air filter cover.
Engine oil filter
Replaceable engine oil filter and fuel filter
Replaceable oil filter and fuel filter are easy to access and change to minimize service time and cost.
Buyer's notes
Notes | One-piece hood for easy service access, molded-in color hood material reduces sound and 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 | Standard rear, 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 |
Hood material | Molded-in color hood material reduces sound, will not rust or dent |
Fender deck material | Stamped steel |
Floor mats | Sure-grip rubber |
Storage | On fender and under seat |
Service interval decal | Yes |
Fender handles/grips | No |
Cup holder | Yes |
Equipment mounting | Yes, heavy duty |
Dimensions
Height | 47 in. 120 cm |
Overall length | 72 in. 182.9 cm |
Wheelbase | 49.4 in. 125.5 cm |
Width with mower | 50.5 in. 128 cm |
Width with mower (deflector raised for storage) | 50.5 in. 128 cm |
Width without mower | 38 in. 96.5 cm |
Weight | Mower, no fuel, 542 lb 246 kg |
Electrical system
Battery | 12 V 340 CCA |
Charging system | Flywheel alternator, regulated, 14 amp |
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 |
Engine
Power | 20 hp 14.9 kW |
Displacement | 44.2 cu in. 724 cc |
Manufacturer/model | 44J6 Cyclonic |
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 |
Air cleaner | Dry, replaceable with foam precleaner |
Oil drain | No tools drain hose |
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 |
Lift system
Type | Foot pedal with optional adjustable spring assist kit |
Hydraulic outlets | No |
Mower cut height | 13 positions, 1-4 in. 2.5-10.2 cm |
Cut height increments | 0.25 in. 0.64 cm |
Preset cut height | Yes |
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 |
Cutting width | 42 in. 107 cm |
Construction | Stamped steel deck shell |
Mower deck material | 12 gauge 0.105 in. 2.7 mm |
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 |
Optional equipment
Mowers | 42A (standard) |
Rear bagger | 2-bag, 7 bu 247 L |
Mulching system | Yes, MulchControl™ |
Front thatcher | 38, 46, 54 in. 96.5, 116.8, 137.2 cm |
Front blade | 44 in. 111.8 cm |
Snow blower | Two-stage, 44 in. 111.8 cm |
Sprayer | Tow-behind, 15 U.S. gal. 56.8 L Tow-behind, 25 U.S. gal. 94.6 L Mounted, 25 U.S. gal. |
Spreader | Tow-behind, 125 lb 57.7 kg Tow-behind, 175 lb 79.4 kg Mounted 125 lb |
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 |
Tractor shovel | 40 in. 101.6 cm |
Tow-behind tools | 16 |
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 |
Seat back height | 15 in. 38.1 cm |
Armrests | No |
Fore-aft adjustment | While seated, slide rail, 14-position, 7 in. 17.8 cm |
Seat suspension | Tilt, two coil springs, three-position no-tools adjustment for operator weight |
Steering
Type | Manual, sector and pinion |
All-wheel steer | Not available on this model |
Steering wheel | Large, 14 in. 35.6 cm |
Tilt steering wheel | No |
Turning radius | 16 in. 40.6 cm |
Uncut circle radius | 26 in. 66 cm |
Transaxle
Type | K46 hydrostatic integrated with transaxle |
Control | Twin Touch™ pedals |
Cruise control | Yes, button on dash |
Oil cooler | Fins and fan on transaxle |
Oil filter | Internal, not replaceable |
Differential lock | No |
Forward speed | 0-5.5 mph 0-8.9 km/h |
Reverse speed | 0-4 mph 0-6.4 km/h |
Brakes | Internal wet disc |
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