| Engine power | 24 hp 17.9 kW |
| Oil change | No-tools oil drain with replaceable filter |
| Engine manufacturer/model | FR730V |
| Transaxle type | K72 hydrostatic integrated with transaxle |
| Transaxle control | Twin Touch™ pedals |
| Rear tires | 24x9.5-12 turf |
| Lift system type | Hydraulic |
| Cutting width | Accel Deep™ mower deck, 48, 54 in. 122, 137 cm |
| U.S. warranty | 4 year/500 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 |
| Displacement | 44.3 cu in. 726 cc |
| Manufacturer/model | FR730V |
| 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 | Gauge on dash |
| Fuel tank location | Rear |
| Fuel fill opening | On left fender, 3 in. 7.6 cm |
| Fuel tank capacity | 4.4 U.S. gal. 16.7 L |
| Battery | 12 V 340 CCA |
| Charging system | Flywheel alternator, regulated, 12 amp |
| Engine starter | Bendix |
| Hour meter | Yes |
| Headlights | Two standard, incandescent, 27 W |
| Taillights or reflector | Reflectors |
| Backup lights | No |
| Rear work lights | No |
| 12-V outlet | Yes |
| Type | K72 hydrostatic integrated with transaxle |
| Control | Twin Touch™ pedals |
| Cruise control | Yes, button on dash |
| Oil cooler | Fins and fan on transaxle |
| Oil filter | Yes, replaceable |
| Differential lock | Standard |
| Forward speed | 0-7.2 mph 0-11.6 km/h |
| Reverse speed | 0-5.2 mph 0-8.4 km/h |
| Brakes | Internal wet disc |
| Frame | Welded heavy-duty |
| Primer/paint | E-coat/powder |
| Weight bracket | Standard front and optional rear - each holds up to four Quik-Tatch weights, 42 lb 19 kg |
| Receiver hitch | No |
| Front axle | Cast iron front axle, front wheel ball bearings |
| Spindle bushings | Metal, replaceable |
| Front tires | 16x6.5-8 turf |
| Rear tires | 24x9.5-12 turf |
| Hood material | Fully enclosed, molded-in color material reduces sound, will not rust or dent |
| Fender deck material | Stamped steel |
| Floor mats | Sure-grip rubber |
| Storage | Yes, covered toolbox |
| Service interval decal | Yes |
| Fender handles/grips | Handles |
| Cup holder | Yes |
| Equipment mounting | Yes, heavy duty |
| Maximum towing capacity | 800 lb 363 kg |
| Type | Power, hydraulic |
| Four-wheel steer | Yes |
| Steering wheel | 14 in. 35.6 cm |
| Tilt steering wheel | Standard, five position |
| Turning radius | 19 in. 48.3 cm |
| Uncut circle radius | 48A, 15 in. 38 cm 54A, 12 in. 30 cm |
| Type | Cut-and-sewn high-back |
| Seat back height | 21 in. 53 cm |
| Armrests | Optional |
| Fore-aft adjustment | While seated, ball bearing slide rail, 15-position, 6.6 in. 17 cm |
| Seat suspension | Six-position parallel arm |
| Type | Hydraulic |
| 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 | Yes |
| Type | Side discharge |
| Cutting width | Accel Deep™ mower deck, 48, 54 in. 122, 137 cm |
| Construction | Forged steel deck shell |
| Mower deck material | 10 gauge 0.135 in. 3.4 mm |
| Mower wash port | Yes |
| Mower drive system | Electric power take-off (PTO) clutch, in-line belt |
| Mower wheels | Four |
| Mower wheel adjustment | Seven-position, spring-loaded pin |
| Mower level adjustment | Exact Adjust ports and deck-leveling gauge |
| Type | Roll under tractor |
| Front draft arms | Attached with spring pins at two points |
| Rear draft arms | Quick-pull pins |
| Mower wheels rotate | Yes, 90 degrees for easy mower removal |
| Drive system | Dual belt |
| Meets ANSI standard | Yes |
| Meets OPEI standard | Yes |
| Backup protection | Reverse Implement Option (RIO) |
| Safety video | Yes |
| Notes | Heavy-duty garden tractor transaxle Convenient power steering and hydraulic lift Standard four-wheel steering for exceptional maneuverability and trimming Built-in front weight bracket |
| Warranty | 4 year/500 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.) |
| Mowers | 48A option, 54A option |
| Rear bagger | 7, 14, 19 bu 247, 493, 670 L |
| Powered material collection | Power Flow™ blower |
| Mulching system | Yes, MulchControl™ |
| Front thatcher | 38, 46, 54 in. 96.5, 116.8, 137.2 cm |
| Front blade | 48 in. 121.9 cm |
| Snow blower | Two-stage, 47 in. 119.4 cm |
| Sleeve hitch | Yes, implements include box scraper, rear blade, plow, disk, and cultivator |
| Plow, moldboard | Yes |
| Box scraper | Yes |
| Cultivator | Yes |
| Rear blade | Yes |
| Sprayer | Tow-behind, 15, 25, 45 U.S. gal. 56.8, 94.6, 170.3 L Mounted, 25 U.S. gal. 94.6 L |
| Spreader | 125, 175 lb 57.7, 79.4 kg Mounted, 125 lb 57.7 kg |
| Front bumper | Standard front bumper/weight bracket |
| Brush guard | Yes |
| Weather protection | Weather enclosure |
| Sun canopy | Yes |
| Bucket holder | Yes, double bucket |
| Grass striping | Lawn striping kit |
| Tractor shovel | 40 in. 101.6 cm |
| Tow-behind tools | 19 |
| Height | 52.7 in. 1338 mm |
| Overall length | 77.6 in. 1972 mm |
| Wheelbase | 51.2 in. 1300 mm |
| Width with mower | 48A: 62.6 in. 1590 mm 54A: 68.4 in. 1737 mm |
| Width with mower (deflector raised for storage) | 48A: 52.6 in. 1335 mm 54A: 58.3 in. 1481 mm |
| Width without mower | 45 in. 1143 mm |
| Weight | 48A Mower, no fuel: 822 lb 373 kg 54A Mower, no fuel: 842 lb 382 kg |
| Manufacturing location | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
| Date collected | 3-Oct-22 |
