Power:

• 17-hp V-twin, air-cooled John Deere iTorque™ Power System (a combination of engine features that provide more lugging ability, even cooling, and durability) provides excellent power and performance, easy starts and smooth operation

Performance:

• TurboStar 42-in. Edge™ Xtra rear discharge mower deck includes a heavy-duty cast-iron blower that pulls in grass clippings and propels and packs them into the 8.5 bu. (300 liter) hopper, filling it with 1 1/2 to 2 times more material by weight

• Mower trims on both sides for more efficient mowing as there is no chute or hopper on the side of the mower to interfere

• Automatic PTO shutoff stops the mower when the hopper is full to prevent chute plugging

• 2.4 U.S. gallon fuel tank with a large 3-inch fill opening located on the left fender makes adding fuel easy and helps eliminate spillage

• Twin Touch™ automatic transmission provides comfortable two-pedal foot control for effortless speed and direction changes

• 35-watt headlights designed to provide optimum lighting pattern for mowing and improved visibility during evening operation

• Tight 22-inch turning radius provides excellent maneuverability and improved mowing performance

Durability:

• Heavy-duty welded frame for the strength to operate a wide variety of equipment

• Front axle is made of nodular cast iron 

• Depressing brake pedal applies internal wet disk brakes (increased durability and longer life) for safe stopping

• Heavy-duty electric PTO clutch designed to operate through many on/off cycles before needing adjustment; controlled by a convenient dash-mounted control

• Hopper contains inside rear mesh bag with outside heavy debris deflector around the rear and sides allowing the large volume of air to escape, reducing sound, and deflecting debris downward

Convenience:

• Narrower width allows better maneuverability and use in smaller spaces; holds 1.5 to 2 times more material than a 7 bu. rear bagger for less trips to empty; less total mowing time

• Hopper can be conveniently emptied from the operator seat; no bags to lift

• Hopper is easily removed - simply lift off - nothing to disconnect

• Mower deck is easy to remove for cleaning or service; also, two quick-connect wash ports are provided for cleaning the underside of the deck, blower, and chute

• Smaller storage footprint takes less space when storing; hopper simply lifts-off to reduce area needed to store tractor

• Standard tool tray and cupholder keep tools and beverages within reach

• A lift-assist spring is available on tractors to minimize lift effort; lift effort can be easily adjusted for optimum performance depending on the equipment used (mower, front blade, etc.)

• Color-coded controls are conveniently located for easy access

• Standard hourmeter makes it easy to tell when oil changes and other maintenance should be performed

• Separate engine speed and choke controls make starting and warming up the engine easier in cold weather

• Mower deck height-of-cut control with rotary dial knob provides mower cut height range from 1 to 4 inches in 1/4-inch increments; on-board deck leveling gauge located in the center of the cut-height adjusting knob