Specifications

Buyer's notes

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.)
Notes Fully enclosed, molded-in color material reduces sound, will not rust or dent
Power steering for exceptional maneuverability and comfort
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

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 Metal, replaceable
Front tires 15x6-6
Rear tires 20x10-8
Fender deck material Stamped steel
Floor mats Sure-grip rubber
Service interval decal Yes
Fender handles/grips No
Cup holder Yes
Equipment mounting Yes, heavy duty
Hood material Fully enclosed, molded-in color material reduces sound, will not rust or dent
Storage Yes, under seat and covered toolbox
Maximum towing capacity 600 lb
272 kg

Dimensions

Width without mower 38 in.
96.5 cm
Weight Mower, no fuel: 570 lb
259 kg
Width with mower 50.5 in.
128 cm
Overall length 72 in.
182.9 cm
Wheelbase 49.4 in.
125.5 cm
Height 49 in.
124 cm
Width with mower (deflector raised for storage) 50.5 in.
128 cm

Electrical system

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
Charging system Flywheel alternator, regulated, 12 amp
Battery 12 V
340 CCA

Engine

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
Manufacturer/model FR651V
Oil change No-tools oil drain with replaceable filter
Power 21.5 hp
16 kW
Displacement 44.3 cu in.
726 cc

Fuel system

Type Gasoline
Fuel delivery Pulse pump, carburetor
Fuel gauge Gauge on dash
Fuel tank location Rear
Fuel tank capacity 3.3 U.S. gal.
12.5 L
Fuel fill opening On left fender, 3 in.
7.6 cm

Key Specs

Lift system type Hydraulic
Engine manufacturer/model FR651V
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 K57 hydrostatic integrated with transaxle
Engine power 21.5 hp
16 kW
Cutting width Accel Deep™ mower deck, 42 in.
107 cm
Transaxle control Twin Touch™ pedals

Lift system

Type Hydraulic
Hydraulic outlets No
Preset cut height Yes
Mower cut height 13 positions, 1-4 in.
2.5-10.2 cm
Cut height increments 0.25 in.
0.64 cm

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
Construction Stamped steel deck shell
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
Cutting width Accel Deep™ mower deck, 42 in.
107 cm
Mower deck material 12 gauge
0.105 in.
2.7 mm

Optional equipment

Mowers 42A (standard)
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
Tow-behind tools 16
Mulching system Yes, MulchControl™
Snow blower Two-stage, 44 in.
111.8 cm
Front blade 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
Tractor shovel 40 in.
101.6 cm
Front thatcher 38, 46, 54 in.
96.5, 116.8, 137.2 cm
Rear bagger 2-bag, 7 bu
247 L

Safety

Meets ANSI standard Yes
Meets OPEI standard Yes
Backup protection Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
Safety video Yes

Seat

Seat suspension Tilt, two coil springs, three-position no-tools adjustment for operator weight
Type Cut-and-sewn high-back
Armrests Optional
Fore-aft adjustment While seated, slide rail, 15-position, 6.6 in.
17 cm
Seat back height 18 in.
46 cm

Steering

Type Power, hydraulic
Tilt steering wheel No
Four-wheel steer Not available on this model
Uncut circle radius 30 in.
76 cm
Steering wheel Large, 14 in.
35.6 cm
Turning radius 22 in.
55.9 cm

Transaxle

Type K57 hydrostatic integrated with transaxle
Cruise control Yes, button on dash
Oil cooler Fins and fan on transaxle
Oil filter Internal, replaceable
Differential lock No
Brakes Internal wet disc
Forward speed 0-5.8 mph
0-9.3 km/h
Control Twin Touch™ pedals
Reverse speed 0-3.5 mph
0-5.6 km/h

Additional information

Manufacturing location Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Date collected 1-Sept-2021