| Engine power | 21.5 hp 16.0 kW |
| Oil change | No-tools oil drain with replaceable filter |
| Engine manufacturer/model | FR651V |
| Transaxle type | K46 heavy-duty hydrostatic, two-wheel drive |
| Transaxle control | Side-by-side pedals |
| Rear tires | 20x10-8 |
| Lift system type | Spring-assisted hand-grip lever |
| Cutting width | Accel Deep™ mower deck, 42 in. 107 cm Accel Deep™ mower deck, 48 in. 122 cm |
| U.S. warranty | 3-year/200-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 | 21.5 hp 16.0 kW |
| Displacement | 44.3 cu in. 726 cc |
| Manufacturer/model | FR651V |
| 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 |
| Oil change | No-tools oil drain with replaceable filter |
| Type | Gasoline |
| Fuel delivery | Pulse pump and carburetor |
| Fuel gauge | Easy-read on dash |
| Fuel tank location | Rear |
| Fuel fill opening | Center, 1.75 in. 4.45 cm |
| Fuel tank capacity | 2.4 U.S. gal. 9.1 L |
| Battery | 12 V 300 CCA |
| Charging system | Flywheel alternator, regulated, 12 amp |
| Engine starter | Bendix type |
| Hour meter | Yes |
| Headlights | Two standard, LED |
| Taillights or reflector | Reflectors |
| Backup lights | No |
| Rear work lights | No |
| 12-V outlet | No |
| USB power port | USB Type-C power port |
| Type | K46 heavy-duty hydrostatic, two-wheel drive |
| Control | Side-by-side pedals |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Oil cooler | Fins and fan on transaxle |
| Oil filter | Internal, not replaceable |
| Differential lock | No |
| Forward speed | 0-5.5 mph 0-8.9 km/h |
| Reverse speed | 0-3.2 mph 0-5.2 km/h |
| Brakes | Internal wet disk |
| Frame | Full-length welded steel |
| Primer/paint | E-coat/powder |
| Weight bracket | Optional rear |
| Receiver hitch | No |
| Front axle | Cast iron front axle, front wheel sealed ball bearings |
| Spindle bushings | No |
| Front tires | 15x6-6 |
| Rear tires | 20x10-8 |
| Hood material | Molded-in color material reduces sound, will not rust or dent |
| Fender deck material | Stamped steel |
| Floor mats | Yes, with debris removing channels |
| Storage | Storage tray with cover |
| Service interval decal | Yes |
| Fender handles/grips | Handgrips |
| Cup holder | Yes |
| Equipment mounting | CargO Mount™ system |
| Maximum towing capacity | 500 lb 227 kg |
| Type | Sector and pinion with single drag link and tie rod |
| Four-wheel steer | Not available on this model |
| Steering wheel | Deluxe, diameter - 14 in. 35.6 cm |
| Tilt steering wheel | No |
| Turning radius | 18 in. 45.7 cm |
| Uncut circle radius | 42A: 24 in. 61 cm 48A: 18.5 in. 47 cm |
| Type | Two-piece cut-and-sewn with open-back and green accents |
| Seat back height | 15 in. 38.1 cm |
| Armrests | No |
| Fore-aft adjustment | While seated, 5.5 in. 14 cm |
| Seat suspension | Tilt, two rubber isolators |
| Type | Spring-assisted hand-grip lever |
| Hydraulic outlets | No |
| Mower cut height | 13 positions, 1-4 in. 2.5-10.2 cm |
| Cut height increments | 0.25 in. 0.64 cm |
| Preset cut height | No |
| Type | Side discharge |
| Cutting width | Accel Deep™ mower deck, 42 in. 107 cm Accel Deep™ mower deck, 48 in. 122 cm |
| Construction | 42A: Stamped steel deck shell 48A: Forged steel deck shell |
| Mower deck material | 42A: 12 gauge 0.105 in. 2.7 mm 48A: 10 gauge 0.135 in. 3.4 mm |
| Mower wash port | Yes, with hose end |
| Mower drive system | Electric power take-off (PTO) clutch |
| Mower wheels | 42A: Two 48A: Four |
| Mower wheel adjustment | One bolt |
| Mower level adjustment | Easy-level deck |
| Type | Slide under tractor |
| Front draft arms | One spring clip |
| Rear draft arms | Two spring clips |
| Mower wheels rotate | No |
| Drive system | Single V-belt |
| Meets ANSI standard | Yes |
| Meets OPEI standard | Yes |
| Backup protection | Reverse Implement Option (RIO) |
| Safety video | Yes |
| Notes | Powerful FR651V v-twin engine Productive Accel Deep mower deck 3-year/200-hour warranty |
| Warranty | 3-year/200-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.) |
| Rear bagger | 2-bag, 6.5 bu 229 L |
| Powered material collection | 48A: Power Flow™ blower |
| Mulching system | Yes, MulchControl™ |
| Front blade | 46 in. 116.8 cm |
| Snow blower | Two-stage, 44 in. 111.8 cm |
| Sprayer | Tow-behind only, 15 U.S. gal. 56.8 L Tow-behind only, 25 U.S. gal. 94.6 L |
| Spreader | Tow-behind only, 125 lb 57.7 kg Tow-behind only, 175 lb 79.4 kg |
| Front bumper | Included |
| Weather protection | Weather enclosure |
| Sun canopy | Sun canopy |
| Bucket holder | Yes, single bucket |
| Grass striping | 42A: Lawn striping kit |
| Tow-behind tools | 16 |
| Height | 45 in. 1143 mm |
| Overall length | 75.1 in. 1908 mm |
| Wheelbase | 48.9 in. 1242 mm |
| Width with mower | 42A: 50 in. 1270 mm 48A: 63 in. 1600 mm |
| Width with mower (deflector raised for storage) | 42A: 49 in. 1244 mm 48A: 54 in. 1372 mm |
| Width without mower | 39.4 in. 1000 mm |
| Weight | 42A: 486 lb 220 kg 48A: 522 lb 237 kg |
| Manufacturing location | Greeneville, Tennessee, USA |
| Date collected | 1-Oct-2025 |
