| Engine power | 24 hp 17.9 kW |
| Engine model number | M44 Extended Life Series (ELS) |
| Forward speed | 0-8 mph 0-12.9 km/h |
| Front caster tires | 13x6.5-6 |
| Drive tires | 22x9.5-10 |
| Seat back height | Medium back with armrests, 18 in. 45.7 cm |
| Width of cut | Accel Deep™ mower deck, 54 in. 137 cm Accel Deep mower deck, 60 in. 152 cm |
| Mulching system | Optional MulchControl™ attachment, 54 in. 137 cm Optional MulchControl attachment, 60 in. 152 cm |
| Warranty | 4 year or 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.) |
| Power | 24 hp 17.9 kW |
| Model number | M44 Extended Life Series (ELS) |
| Displacement | 44.2 cu in. 724 cc |
| Cylinders | V-twin |
| Lubrication | Full pressure with replaceable filter, capacity, 2 U.S. qt 1.9 L |
| Type | Overhead valve |
| Battery | 12 V 300 CCA |
| Choke/speed control | Separate levers |
| Cooling method | Air |
| Fuel tank capacity | 4.5 U.S. gal. 17 L |
| Fuel gauge | Electric gauge and fuel level sight line |
| Dual hydros | Tuff Torq® TZT7-U with 1-in. (2.5-cm) axles |
| Forward speed | 0-8 mph 0-12.9 km/h |
| Reverse speed | 0-4 mph 0-6.4 km/h |
| Speed and direction control | Twin levers |
| Control adjustment | 2-height/9-fore-aft, 18 positions |
| Frame | Heavy-duty frame tubing |
| Primer/paint | E-coat/powder |
| Front caster tires | 13x6.5-6 |
| Front caster bearings | Sealed ball bearings |
| Drive tires | 22x9.5-10 |
| Hour meter | Yes |
| Service interval decal | Yes |
| Storage compartment | Yes |
| Cup holder | Yes |
| Maximum towing capacity | 250 lb 113 kg |
| Seat back height | Medium back with armrests, 18 in. 45.7 cm |
| Fore-aft adjustment | While seated, 3 in. 7.6 cm |
| Seat suspension | Two springs |
| Type | Foot lift |
| Mower cut height | 1-4 in. 2.5-10.2 cm |
| Cut height increments | 0.25 in. 0.64 cm |
| Preset cut height | Yes |
| Width of cut | Accel Deep mower deck, 54 in. 137 cm Accel Deep mower deck, 60 in. 152 cm |
| Type | Side discharge |
| Mower deck material | 10 gauge 0.135 in. 3.4 mm |
| Mower drive system | V-belt |
| Type | Electric, 105 lb-ft 142.4 Nm |
| Drive | V-belt |
| Wheelbase | 49.2 in. 1250 mm |
| Overall length | 76.9 in. 1953 mm |
| Width without mower | 46.6 in. 1184 mm |
| Width with mower | 48A: 62.8 in. 1595 mm 54A: 68.6 in. 1742 mm 60A: 73.4 in. 1864 mm |
| Width with mower (deflector raised for storage) | 48A: 53.9 in. 1370 mm 54A: 59.7 in. 1517 mm 60A: 65.6 in. 1667 mm |
| Height | ROPS in folded position: 48.6 in. 1235 mm ROPS in raised position: 71.1 in. 1806 mm |
| Weight | With mower and fuel, 54A, 776 lb 353 kg With mower and fuel, 60A, 784 lb 356 kg |
| Rollover protective structure (ROPS) | Yes |
| Slope operating limit | 15 degrees, 10 degrees with an MCS |
| Operator presence system | Yes |
| Park brake interlock | Yes |
| Operator video | Yes |
| Note 1 | Mower wash port makes cleaning the deck easier |
| Note 2 | Flip-up foot platform for easy service access |
| Note 3 | 18-position adjustable motion-control levers |
| Warranty | 4 year or 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.) |
| Mulching system | Optional MulchControl attachment, 54 in. 137 cm Optional MulchControl attachment, 60 in. 152 cm |
| Rubber floor mat | Optional |
| Sun shade | Optional |
| Mounted sprayer | No |
| Protective cover | No |
| Light kit | Optional 4-point LED Light kit |
| Material collection system | Power Flow rear bagger, 6.5 bu 230 L Not available on 60A |
| Manufacturing location | Greeneville, Tennessee, USA |
| Date collected | 1-Dec-21 |
