John Deere lawn tractors
John Deere 1545 Series II
The John Deere 1545 Series II is a lawn tractor produced from 2004 to 2014 as part of the 1500 Series. It features a 31 hp Yanmar 3-cylinder diesel engine with liquid cooling and direct injection. The tractor has a hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds in two ranges. It is equipped with 4x4 MRWD 4WD drive, power steering, disc brakes, and a two-post folding ROPS with an optional air-conditioned cab. The 1545 Series II has a 16-gallon fuel tank and runs on 12-volt electrical system with an alternator charging system. Dimensions include a 49.2 inch wheelbase, 86.7 inch length, and 47.6 inch width. It uses 23x12-12 front tires and 20x10-10 rear tires. Attachments include a 72-inch front-mount mower deck available in right or rear discharge configurations with adjustable cutting heights.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 1545 Series II
Tires
| Rear tire | 20x10-10 |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 23x12-12 |
Engine
| Type | diesel |
|---|---|
| Model | Yanmar 3TNV82A |
| Torque | 63.6 lb-ft (86.2 Nm) |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled horizontal-shaft inline |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 3-cylinder |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.07x3.31 inches (78 x 84 mm) |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power (net) | 29 hp (21.6 kW) |
| Displacement | 1330 cc (81.2 ci) |
| Power (gross) | 31 hp (23.1 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Dimensions
| Width | 47.6 inches (120 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 86.7 inches (220 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 49.2 inches (124 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 82 inches (208 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 7 inches (17 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Production
| Type | Front-mount mower |
|---|---|
| Series | 1500 Series |
| Built in | Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, USA |
| Years made | 2004 - 2014 |
| Original price | $20,849 in 2003 |
Attachments
| 72" front-mount mower deck | 72 inches (182 cm), 3-blade, right-discharge, Cut height: 1 to 6 inch (2 to 15 cm) |
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| 72" front-mount mower deck rear-discharge | 72 inches (182 cm), 3-blade, rear-discharge, Cut height: 1 to 5 inch (2 to 12 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse (2-range) |
Drive and Features
| ROPS | Two-post folding ROPS. Cab available with air-conditioning. |
|---|---|
| Drive | 4x4 MRWD 4WD |
| Brakes | Disc brakes |
| Power steering | Yes |