X738

  • John Deere
  • Riding Mowers / Lawn Tractors X700 Signature Series

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John Deere X738
Key Features & Specs
  • 25.5-hp (19 kW) iTorque™ Power System
  • Hydrostatic four-wheel drive, power two-wheel steer, power lift system, Twin-Touch™ forward and reverse foot pedals, heavy-duty all-purpose tires
  • 4-year/700-hour bumper-to-bumper warranty
  • Available in 48-, 54-, and 60-inch mower deck sizes
  • Engine 25.5 hp* EFI
  • Steering Power 2-wheel
  • Drive System Full-time 4-wheel drive
  • Warranty 4 year/700 hours¹
  • Deck 48-in Accel Deep™ Mower Deck;

    54-in/60-in High-Capacity Deck

Specifications

Buyer's notes

Notes Styled alloy wheels are standard equipment
One-piece hood for easy engine access
Hydraulic modulated PTO clutch for smooth mower and implement engagement
Warranty 4 year/700 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
Receiver hitch Yes, front
Front axle JDM BA8 nodular iron casting
Front tires 18x8.5-10 HDAP
Rear tires 26x12-12 HDAP
Hood material Noryl GTX902, painted
Fender deck material RIM with in-mold paint
Floor mats Sure-grip rubber
Storage Covered toolbox
Service interval decal Yes
Fender handles/grips Handles
Cup holder Yes
Equipment mounting Optional category 1 3-point hitch
Weight bracket Standard front - holds up to four Quik-Tatch weights, 42 lb
19 kg

Dimensions

Height 54.5 in.
138 cm
Width without mower 47 in.
119.4 cm
Width with mower (deflector raised for storage) 48A, 53.6 in.
136 cm
54 HC, 57.5 in.
146.1 cm
60 HC, 62 in.
157.5 cm
Wheelbase 55.7 in.
141.5 cm
Overall length 75 in.
190.5 cm
Width with mower 48A, 62.5 in.
159 cm
54 HC, 64.5 in.
163.8 cm
60 HC, 74 in.
188 cm
Weight No fuel or mower, 953 lb
432 kg

Electrical system

Charging system Flywheel alternator, regulated, 20 amp
Engine starter Solenoid shift
Hourmeter Yes
Headlights Two standard, halogen, 37 W
Taillights or reflector Taillights
Backup lights Yes
Rear work lights Yes
12-V outlet Yes
Battery 12 V
300 CCA

Engine

Manufacturer/model FD750D EFI
Type Electronic fuel injection (EFI), overhead valve, full-pressure lube, oil filter
Cylinders V-twin, cast-iron liners
Governor Mechanical
Choke/speed control No choke required
Cooling method Liquid
Air cleaner Dry, replaceable with foam precleaner
Oil drain No tools
Displacement 45.5 cu in.
745 cc
Power 25.5 hp
19 kW

Fuel system

Type Gasoline
Fuel delivery Electronic fuel injection
Fuel gauge Gauge on dash
Fuel tank location Rear
Fuel tank capacity 5.2 U.S. gal.
19.7 L
Fuel fill opening On left fender, 3 in.
7.6 cm

Key Specs

Steering type Hydraulic power
Lift system type Two-function hydraulic
Rear tires 26x12-12 HDAP
Engine manufacturer/model FD750D EFI
U.S. warranty 4 year/700 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 K90 hydrostatic integrated with transaxle
Cutting width Accel Deep™ mower deck, 48 in.
122 cm
High capacity mower deck, 54, 60 in.
137, 152 cm
Transaxle control Twin Touch™ pedals
Engine power 25.5 hp
19 kW

Lift system

Type Two-function hydraulic
Hydraulic outlets Four, standard
Preset cut height Yes
Cut height increments 0.25 in.
0.64 cm
Mower cut height 1-5.25 in.
2.5-13.3 cm

Mower attachability

Front draft arms Overcenter
Rear draft arms V-align
Mower wheels rotate Yes, 90 degrees for easy mower removal (48X), N/A (54 HC, 60 HC)
Drive system Shaft or AutoConnect
Type Roll under tractor (48A)
Drive-over deck (54, 60 HC)

Mower deck

Type Side discharge
Construction Stamped steel deck shell
Mower wash port Yes
Mower drive system Hydraulic clutch, shaft
Mower wheels Four
Mower wheel adjustment Spring-loaded pin
Mower level adjustment Exact Adjust ports and onboard deck-leveling gauge
Mower deck material 48A, 10 gauge
0.135 in.
3.4 mm
54 HC and 60 HC, 9 gauge
0.15 in.
3.8 mm
Cutting width Accel Deep™ mower deck, 48 in.
122 cm
High capacity mower deck, 54, 60 in.
137, 152 cm

Optional equipment

Mowers 48A, 54 HC, 60 HC
3-point hitch Category 1
Rear power take-off (PTO) 540 rpm
Front bumper Standard bumper/weight bracket
Brush guard Yes
Weather protection Hard-side cab, weather enclosure
Bucket holder Yes, double bucket
Grass striping Grass groomer kit, 48-in. (122-cm) mower only
Front loader Not available
Tow-behind tools 21
Landscape rake 60 in.
152.4 cm
Mulching system Yes, MulchControl™
Rear blade 60 in.
152.4 cm
Spreader Tow-behind only, 125, 175 lb
57.7, 79.4 kg
Mounted, 125 lb
57.7 kg
Rear receiver hitch 1.25 x 1.25 in.
3.18 x 3.18 cm
Snow blower Two-stage, 47, 54 in.
119.4, 137.2 cm
Rotary tiller 42, 48 in.
106.7, 121.9 cm
Tractor shovel 54 in.
137.2 cm
Powered material collection Power Flow, 7, 14, 19 bu
250, 500, 670 L
Front thatcher 38, 46, 54 in.
96.5, 116.8, 137.2 cm
Rotary broom 52, 60 in.
132.1, 152.4 cm
Cultivator Adjustable, 30-46 in.
76.2-116.8 cm
Sprayer Tow-behind, 15, 25, 45 U.S. gal.
56.8, 96.4, 170.3 L
Mounted, 25 U.S. gal.
94.6 L
Disk harrow Adjustable, 42-52 in.
106.7-132.1 cm
Plow, moldboard Adjustable, 8-14 in.
20.3-35.6 cm
Box scraper 48 in.
121.9 cm
Rear bagger 7, 14, 19 bu
250, 500, 670 L
Front blade 54 in.
137.2 cm

Safety

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

Seat

Armrests Optional
Seat suspension Six-position parallel arm
Type Two-piece adjustable seat with brand embroidery
Fore-aft adjustment While seated, slide rail, 14-position, 7 in.
17.8 cm
Seat back height 21 in.
53.3 cm

Steering

Type Hydraulic power
Tilt steering wheel Standard, six position
Four-wheel steer Not available on this model
Turning radius 25 in.
63.5 cm
Uncut circle radius 54 HC, 32 in.
63.5 cm
60 HC Mower, 28 in.
71.1 cm
Steering wheel 14 in.
35.6 cm

Transaxle

Type K90 hydrostatic integrated with transaxle
Cruise control Yes
Oil cooler Yes
Oil filter Replaceable suction side 10 micron
Differential lock Standard
Brakes Internal wet disc
Forward speed 0-8.5 mph
0-13.7 km/h
Reverse speed 0-6 mph
0-9.7 km/h
Control Twin Touch™ pedals