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