Key Features & Specs
- 21.5-hp (16.0-kW)* iTorque™ Power System
- 42-in. Accel™ Deep Deck, compatible with optional MulchControl™ kit with one-touch technology
- Twin Touch™ forward and reverse foot pedals
- 4 year/300 hour bumper-to-bumper warranty
- Steering Low-effort 2-wheel
- Engine 21.5 hp* iTorque
- Deck 42-in Accel Deep™ Mower Deck
- MulchControl™ Kit Options Standard or one-touch MulchControl™
Specifications
Buyer's notes
Notes | Fully enclosed, molded-in color material reduces sound, 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
Front axle | Cast iron front axle, front wheel ball bearings |
Fender deck material | Stamped steel |
Weight bracket | Standard rear, optional front |
Floor mats | Sure-grip rubber |
Primer/paint | E-coat/powder |
Rear tires | 20x10-8 |
Hood material | Fully enclosed, molded-in color material reduces sound, will not rust or dent |
Receiver hitch | No |
Cup holder | Yes |
Fender handles/grips | No |
Service interval decal | Yes |
Frame | Welded heavy-duty |
Spindle bushings | No |
Equipment mounting | Yes, heavy duty |
Front tires | 15x6-6 |
Storage | Yes, under seat and covered toolbox |
Maximum towing capacity | 600 lb 272 kg |
Dimensions
Overall length | 72 in. 182.9 cm |
Wheelbase | 49.4 in. 125.5 cm |
Height | 46 in. 117 cm |
Width with mower | 50.5 in. 128 cm |
Width without mower | 38 in. 96.5 cm |
Width with mower (deflector raised for storage) | 50.5 in. 128 cm |
Weight | Mower, no fuel: 543 lb 246 kg |
Electrical system
Charging system | Flywheel alternator, regulated, 12 amp |
Taillights or reflector | No |
Rear work lights | No |
Hourmeter | Yes |
Headlights | Two standard, incandescent, 27 W |
Engine starter | Bendix |
12-V outlet | Optional |
Backup lights | No |
Battery | 12 V 340 CCA |
Engine
Cylinders | V-twin, cast-iron liners |
Governor | Mechanical |
Cooling method | Air |
Choke/speed control | Separate levers, automatic choke return |
Air cleaner | Dry, replaceable |
Type | Overhead valve, full-pressure lube, oil filter |
Oil change | No-tools oil drain with replaceable filter |
Manufacturer/model | FR651V |
Power | 21.5 hp 16 kW |
Displacement | 44.3 cu in. 726 cc |
Fuel system
Fuel tank location | Rear |
Fuel gauge | Gauge on dash |
Fuel delivery | Pulse pump, carburetor |
Type | Gasoline |
Fuel tank capacity | 3.3 U.S. gal. 12.5 L |
Fuel fill opening | On left fender, 3 in. 7.6 cm |
Key Specs
Oil change | No-tools oil drain with replaceable filter |
Rear tires | 20x10-8 |
U.S. 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.) |
Transaxle type | K46 hydrostatic integrated with transaxle |
Lift system type | Foot pedal with optional adjustable spring assist kit |
Engine manufacturer/model | FR651V |
Transaxle control | Twin Touch™ pedals |
Cutting width | Accel Deep™ mower deck, 42 in. 107 cm |
Engine power | 21.5 hp 16 kW |
Lift system
Preset cut height | Yes |
Type | Foot pedal with optional adjustable spring assist kit |
Hydraulic outlets | No |
Cut height increments | 0.25 in. 0.64 cm |
Mower cut height | 13 positions, 1-4 in. 2.5-10.2 cm |
Mower attachability
Mower wheels rotate | No |
Front draft arms | Attached with spring pins at two points |
Drive system | Single belt |
Type | Slide under tractor |
Rear draft arms | Two pins and spring clips |
Mower deck
Construction | Stamped steel deck shell |
Mower level adjustment | Exact Adjust ports and onboard deck-leveling gauge |
Mower wash port | Yes |
Mower wheels | Two |
Mower wheel adjustment | Four-position, tool required |
Mower drive system | Electric power take-off (PTO) clutch, in-line belt |
Type | Side discharge |
Cutting width | Accel Deep™ mower deck, 42 in. 107 cm |
Mower deck material | 12 gauge 0.105 in. 2.7 mm |
Optional equipment
Front bumper | Styled bumper option |
Weather protection | Weather enclosure |
Mowers | 42A (standard) |
Sun canopy | Yes |
Tow-behind tools | 16 |
Grass striping | Lawn striping kit |
Bucket holder | Yes, double bucket |
Brush guard | Yes |
Mulching system | Yes, MulchControl™ |
Front blade | 44 in. 111.8 cm |
Rear bagger | 2-bag, 7 bu 247 L |
Front thatcher | 38, 46, 54 in. 96.5, 116.8, 137.2 cm |
Spreader | Tow-behind, 125 lb 57.7 kg Tow-behind, 175 lb 79.4 kg Mounted, 125 lb |
Sprayer | Tow-behind, 15 U.S. gal. 56.8 L Tow-behind, 25 U.S. gal. 94.6 L Mounted, 25 U.S. gal. |
Tractor shovel | 40 in. 101.6 cm |
Snow blower | Two-stage, 44 in. 111.8 cm |
Safety
Safety video | Yes |
Meets ANSI standard | Yes |
Meets OPEI standard | Yes |
Backup protection | Reverse Implement Option (RIO) |
Seat
Seat suspension | Tilt, two coil springs, three-position no-tools adjustment for operator weight |
Type | Open-back design with grasp |
Armrests | No |
Fore-aft adjustment | While seated, slide rail, 15-position, 6.6 in. 17 cm |
Seat back height | 15 in. 38 cm |
Steering
Tilt steering wheel | No |
Type | Manual, sector and pinion |
Four-wheel steer | Not available on this model |
Uncut circle radius | 26 in. 66 cm |
Turning radius | 16 in. 40.6 cm |
Steering wheel | Large, 14 in. 35.6 cm |
Transaxle
Oil filter | Internal, not replaceable |
Oil cooler | Fins and fan on transaxle |
Brakes | Internal wet disc |
Type | K46 hydrostatic integrated with transaxle |
Cruise control | Yes, button on dash |
Differential lock | No |
Forward speed | 0-5.5 mph 0-8.9 km/h |
Control | Twin Touch™ pedals |
Reverse speed | 0-4 mph 0-6.4 km/h |
Additional information
Manufacturing location | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
Date collected | 1-Sept-2021 |