The operator station is designed for operator comfort and convenience when operating all controls:
Excellent visibility forward and to the trim side of the deck makes operation easy and comfortable for the operator.
Controls are color coded for easy identification.
Low-fuel warning light is easily visible in daylight.
Twin-lever controls adjust, using cut-height pin/socket, for convenience and operator comfort.
A shock absorber dampens motion control lever movement to give smooth operation.
Comfortable seat
Comfortable seat (Z335E shown)
Comfortable seat (Z355E shown)
Comfortable seats make the operator experience more pleasant. Armrests, included on the Z355E seat, can be flipped up out of the way, if desired:
Z335E – 15-in. (38-cm) high seat back without armrests
Z355E – 15-in. (38-cm) high seat back with adjustable armrests
Comfortable seat (Z345M shown)
Z345M – 18-in. (46-cm) high seat back with adjustable armrests
Seat suspension
Seat suspension springs
Making seat fore-aft adjustment (Z335E)
Two steel coil suspension springs under the seat absorb shocks when traveling over rougher areas to provide a smoother ride.
The seat has a 2.5-in. (6.35-cm) fore-aft adjustment. The cut-height pin/socket can be used to loosen the bolts in order to make seat adjustments.
Cup holder and storage compartments
Cup holder
The cup holder is designed to hold two common cup sizes securely.
Storage compartment with cover located under seat
Open storage on left side of vehicle
Open storage on left side of vehicle
Covered storage under the seat and open storage along the left side of the vehicle provide safe and secure places for the operator to keep safety equipment, a cell phone, etc.
Operator foot platform
Comfortable operator's platform
Large foot platform helps the operator remain comfortable and secure:
Volcano grips give a secure grip.
Raised footrests at the front of the platform provide a comfortable area for the operator's feet.
A V-twin engine with 44.2-cu in. (724-cc) displacement 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
Engine model M44
Electronic ignition for fast starts
Cast-iron sleeves for longer engine life
Overhead valves for excellent power and fuel economy
Spin-on oil filter with pressure lubrication for keeping the oil cleaner for long engine life and extended time between oil changes; pressure lubrication is also more effective when operating the tractor on an incline
Easy access to the no-tools oil drain valve for oil changes
Rear engine guard for protecting the engine and providing additional strength and integrity
Engine oil check/fill tube and oil-drain tube
Replaceable fuel filter and oil filter
Replaceable fuel filter and oil filter are easy to access and change to minimize service time and cost.
John Deere recommends the use of fuel stabilizer in gasoline. See Fuel-Protect for gasoline engines (8 oz [237 mL]) for more information
The motion-control levers can be adjusted to two height settings and nine fore-aft settings for a total of 18 different positions:
Increased operator comfort
Adjustable for more precise control of the machine
Shock absorber for motion-control levers
Cut-height pin doubles as tracking adjustment tool
A standard shock absorber for the motion-control levers makes maneuvering ZTrak™ Mowers easy and comfortable:
Shock absorber modulates the movement of control levers for smoother operation.
Operator can smoothly and precisely control the machine.
On-board tracking adjustment from the operator seat is quick and easy. The cut-height pin includes a 13-mm wrench and doubles as a convenient tool for adjusting tracking and the motion-control lever position.
Control panel
Control panel (Z335E shown)
Low fuel warning light illuminated
The operator control panel is conveniently located and easy to use. The following instruments and controls are included:
Hour meter
Low fuel warning light
Ignition switch
Power take-off (PTO) control
Engine speed/choke control
A choke position is built into the engine speed control.
Park brake
Park brake
The park brake is conveniently located:
Large lever is easy to use.
Lever is color-coded for easy identification.
Park brake effectively holds the machine in the parked position.
Park brake must be engaged (in the upper position) to start the engine.
Once the engine is started, the park brake must be disengaged before operating the motion-control levers.
Mower deck lift/cut-height adjustment
Mower deck lift/cut-height adjustment
Mower deck lift/cut-height adjustment in place
Mower deck cutting height adjusts from 1 in. (2.5 cm) to 4 in. (10.2 cm) in 0.25-in. (0.64-cm) increments for excellent cut quality and performance.
Mower deck adjustment has built-in memory so the operator can easily return to the desired cutting height after raising the deck.
Steering is easy with large diameter front caster wheels
Motion-control levers shown on Z335E
Shock absorber dampens movement of control levers
Motion-control levers are designed for comfortable and easy operation.
A shock absorber is included to dampen the movement of the control levers so any operator can make smooth, controlled turns.
Interlock switch is located under the seat (Z345M shown)
Seat interlock switch disengages the mower when the operator leaves the seat.
Engine will stall if the operator leaves the seat without the motion-control levers in the outward position and the park brake set.
Front caster wheel (Z335E)
Pneumatic caster wheels give a smoother ride and easier steering:
Large diameter front caster wheels provide extra ride comfort and better steering control.
Caster wheels have sealed bearings for long life and easy steering.
Tires are sized for the size and weight of the vehicle.
ZTrak model
Caster wheel tire size
Z335E, Z345M, Z345R
11x4.0-5
Z355E, Z355R, Z365R, Z375R
13x5.0-6
Controls are designed to promote safe operation
Park brake must be engaged for the engine to crank.
Motion-control levers must be in the outward position for the engine to crank.
Park brake must be disengaged before operating the motion-control levers or the engine will stall.
ZTrak Mowers are designed around a heavy-duty formed and welded steel frame for strength and reliability.
Large front caster wheels and large rear drive wheels provide several operator benefits:
Smoother ride
Better slope performance
More operator comfort over uneven ground
Better traction
The operator platform is roomy and uncluttered for maximum comfort, and the controls are convenient to use:
Easy to get on and off the mower
Ample legroom for comfortable operation
Adjustable motion-control levers for height and position, enabling the operator to stay comfortable while using them
Color-coded and logically placed controls
Styling is both functional and attractive
ZTrak Z335E
The styling of ZTrak Mowers is functional and attractive to appeal to residential owners who value product appearance and the easy, comfortable operation that comes with thoughtful control designs:
Color-coded controls are not only attractive, but easy to find and use.
Large foot platform, surrounded by frame rails, has a safe and inviting appearance and provides easy access for the operator.
Contoured shape of the fenders provides improved visibility to the drive tires, minimizes storage space required, and adds to the stylish appearance of the vehicle.
Heavy-duty welded steel frame for reliability and long life
Heavy-duty frame tubing
ZTrak mower frame
The ZTrak frame includes 1- x 1.5-in. (2.5- x 3.8-cm) steel tubing for long-term durability:
Heavy-duty frame tubing provides a solid support.
Reinforced frame offers additional strength where needed.
Loosening bolt to remove platform for access to mower deck
Footrest opens for access to mower deck
The footrest area is easily removed, utilizing the on-board tool, for access to the mower deck.
The 48-in. (122-cm) Accel Deep 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:
4.5-in. (11.4-cm) deep throughout the entire deck shell for optimum mowing, mulching, and bagging performance
Optional MulchControl™ attachment provides superior mulching performance and versatility.
Stamped-steel design eliminates sharp edges and corners where material can build up and diminish mowing performance
Mower deck is suspended from the vehicle for a smooth and level cut
Adjustable mower wheels, positioned just above ground level, help smooth out the mowing job
Excellent cut quality
Accel Deep Mower top (similar mower from X700 Series Tractor shown)
Accel Deep Mower underside (similar mower from X700 Series Tractor shown)
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 - getting the job done fast
Right side of Accel Deep 48A 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 recutting 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
Cleanliness - for the mower and the operator
Accel Deep 48A 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 buildup of material to interfere with the flow of air and clippings
Less need to clean and remove buildup 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 for material discharged out the chute, less recutting 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
Spindle pocket
Mower wheels are double captured
The 48A 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 48A has a 23 percent heavier overall weight than the Edge™ Xtra 48-in. (122-cm) Mower Deck used on previous machines.
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 engine lower bearings and mower deck bearings for longer life.
The 48A Mower Deck features a 5/8-in. (16-mm) diameter solid-steel rod side bumper that provides extra strength and protection.
Dual-stage E-coat and powder-paint coatings provide extra protection from rust.
How MulchControl works
MulchControl baffle open (similar mower from X700 Series Tractor shown)
MulchControl baffle closed (similar mower from X700 Series Tractor shown)
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.
The MulchControl baffle, or divider, between the left and middle spindles is about halfway down. The height is designed to balance the mulching and side-discharge modes.
When the MulchControl baffle is open, the divider between the left and middle spindles passes a portion of the material to the discharge opening, along with the material from the middle and right spindle areas.
When the MulchControl baffle is closed, the material stays within the deck and gets chopped into mulch and deposited in the turf.
Versatility - easy to change between side discharge, mulch, and bagging modes
The 48A Mower is designed for maximum versatility, providing the greatest ease in changing from one mower discharge mode to another:
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.
MulchControl option
The MulchControl attachment for the 48A 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
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
MulchControl puts the operator in control of the clippings. Now the operator can have all the benefits of mulching with the ability to easily change to side discharge or bagging when needed.
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
Dual transmissions efficiently power the ZTrak™ mower forward and reverse and give steering capability:
Transmissions are set low in the vehicle for excellent hillside stability.
Hydro-Gear® transmissions are reliable and durable.
Beefed-up 1-in. (2.5-cm) axles for greater strength
Maintenance-free unitized transmissions are sealed and have no hose connections to leak hydraulic fluid.
Hydro-Gear EZT transmission
Tow-valve control (left side shown)
Four-bolt hubs provide a reliable and convenient wheel-mounting system.
Tow-valve controls are provided for each transmission and located above the vehicle frame on either side of the engine:
Easy to reach and use
Allow the vehicle to be moved without the engine running
Hydro-Gear is a trademark of Hydro-Gear, a joint venture of Sauer-Danfoss and Agri-Fab. Sauer-Danfoss is a trademark of Sauer-Danfoss Incorporated. Agri-Fab is a trademark of Agri-Fab Incorporated.
Buyer's notes
Note 3
18-position adjustable motion-control levers
Note 2
Flip-up foot platform for easy service access
U.S. warranty
2 year or 120 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.)
Note 1
Mower wash port makes cleaning the deck easier
Chassis
Frame
Heavy-duty frame tubing
Hourmeter
Yes
Front caster tires
13x5-6
Primer/paint
E-coat/powder
Cup holder
Yes
Front caster bearings
Sealed ball bearings
Service interval decal
Yes
Storage compartment
Yes
Drive tires
20x9-10
Dimensions
Width with mower (deflector raised for storage)
54 in. 137 cm
Overall length
72.2 in. 183.5 cm
Wheelbase
47.5 in. 121 cm
Weight
With mower and fuel, 570 lb 259 kg
Height
36.3 in. 92.2 cm
Width without mower
44 in. 111.9 cm
Width with mower
62.6 in. 158.8 cm
Drive train
Dual hydros
Hydro-Gear EZT with 1-in. (2.5-cm) axles
Engine
Fuel tank capacity
2.1 U.S. gal. 7.9 L
Battery
12 V 300 CCA
Power
22 hp 16.4 kW
Choke/speed control
Single lever
Fuel gauge
Low-fuel light
Cylinders
V-twin
Model number
M44 Intek
Cooling method
Air
Type
Overhead valve
Lubrication
Full pressure with replaceable filter, capacity, 2 U.S. qt 1.9 L
Displacement
44.2 cu in. 724 cc
Key Specs
Width of cut
Accel Deep™ mower deck, 48 in. 122 cm
Front caster tires
13x5-6
Engine power
22 hp 16.4 kW
Forward speed
0-7 mph 0-11.3 km/h
Mulching system
Optional MulchControl™ attachment
Engine model number
M44 Intek
Seat back height
Medium back with armrests, 15 in. 38.1 cm
U.S. warranty
2 year or 120 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.)
Drive tires
20x9-10
Lift system
Preset cut height
Yes
Cut height increments
0.25 in. 0.64 cm
Mower cut height
1-4 in. 2.5-10.2 cm
Type
Hand lever with optional foot lift
Mower deck
Mower drive system
V-belt
Type
Side discharge
Width of cut
Accel Deep™ mower deck, 48 in. 122 cm
Mower deck material
10 gauge 0.135 in. 3.4 mm
Operation
Operator presence system
Yes
Park brake interlock
Yes
Slope operating limit
13 degrees
Operator video
Yes
Rollover protective structure (ROPS)
No
Optional attachments
Sun shade
Yes
Storage cover
Yes
Material collection system
Not available
Mulching system
Optional MulchControl™ attachment
Rubber floor mat
Yes
Mounted sprayer
Not available
Light kit
Dual headlight kit
PTO
Type
Electric, 105 lb-ft 142 Nm
Drive
V-belt
Seat
Fore-aft adjustment
2.5 in. 6.35 cm
Seat back height
Medium back with armrests, 15 in. 38.1 cm
Seat suspension
Two springs
Travel speed
Reverse speed
0-3.5 mph 0-5.6 km/h
Control adjustment
2-height/9-fore-aft, 18 positions
Forward speed
0-7 mph 0-11.3 km/h
Speed and direction control
Twin levers
Additional information
Date collected
27-Aug-2020
3.67
6 Reviews
3.67
3.33
4.33
Dec 11, 2018
Would be a good mower, if it would start
2/5
I have owned my mower for three months. In that time it has broken down three times. The first time was on the first day during the sales rep presentation of the features of the lawn mower. When he turned it off, the engine stopped but a loud squealing noise started. The rep thought the starter was stuck. He had to disconnect the battery to get it to stop. They took it back to the dealership, fixed it, and brought it back to me in a couple of days. After two weeks and two good cuts of the yard, the lawn mower decided not to start. I turned the key, but nothing happened...silence. The solenoid went out. After two weeks in the shop, I got my mower back. I started it and turned it off. Perfect. That weekend I went to cut my grass and it happened again. It wouldn't start. The starter went out. Off to the shop it went again. I just got it back. It started and turned off like it is suppose too, so wish me luck.
I got a John Deere because we have a near by dealer, its reputation of quality, and its warranty. However, I'm seeing the employees of the dealership more than I want and using the warranty more than I want. I just want to get on my mower, start it, cut my grass, and turn it off. But, I might be asking to much.
PRO
- Speed and handling was good for close cuts. Was able to cut very close to the house and telephone pole without any issue.
- Cut evenly at/ or near top speed. However, my yard is flat. Not sure what it will do on hilly or bumpy terrain.
CON
- No gas gauge, only a light indicator. I have yet to figure out how long I have of cutting time when the light comes on. Then you don't know how long it has been on before you saw it.
- Never used the arm rests while cutting. Nice feature, but never used them.