John Deere lawn tractors

John Deere 214

The John Deere 214 is a garden tractor produced from 1975 to 1987 as part of the 200 Series. It features a 14 hp Kohler 512cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, a 4-speed belt-driven variator transmission, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a wheelbase of 46 inches and weighs 695 lbs. It was built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA, and originally sold for $3,429 in 1983. The 214 supports various attachments including mid-mount mower decks, snowblower, and blades, making it versatile for lawn and garden tasks.

Power14 hp

Founded38/46" deck

Model214

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 214

Tires

Rear tire	23x10.50-12
Front tire	16x6.50-8

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Kohler K321AQS
Cooling	air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Idle RPM	1700-3500
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Fuel tank	3.5 gal (13.2 L)
Air cleaner	dry
Bore/Stroke	3.50x3.25 inches (89 x 83 mm)
Displacement	512 cc (31.27 ci)
Oil capacity	1.5 qts (1.4 L)
Power (gross)	14 hp (10.4 kW)
Starter volts	12
Oil change interval	25 h

Dimensions

Width	41.5 inches (105 cm)
Height	42 inches (106 cm)
Length	67.5 inches (171 cm)
Weight	695 lbs (315 kg)
Wheelbase	46 inches (116 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	15
Charging system	alternator

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Band brakes
Steering	Manual steering
Operator station	Open operator station

Production

Type	Garden tractor
Series	200 Series
Built in	Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Original price	$3,429 in 1983
Years produced	1975 - 1987

Attachments

Overview	38" mid-mount mower deck, 46" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, blade, compatible with John Deere model 31 tiller
42" Blade John Deere 43	front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), 18 inches height (45 cm), 8 inches lift (20 cm), Angling 30°, 3 inches cut (7 cm), Weight: 138 lbs (62 kg), manual-lift, manual-angle
42" Blade John Deere 43C	center-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), 5.75 inches lift (14 cm), Angling 23°, 2 inches cut (5 cm), Weight: 68 lbs (30 kg), manual-lift, manual-angle
38" Mower deck John Deere 39	38 inches (96 cm), Total width: 49.25 inches (125 cm), 3-blade, mechanical lift, hydraulic lift (Optional), right-discharge, Cut height: 1.5 to 3.5 inch (3 to 8 cm), Weight: 85 lbs (38 kg)
46" Mower deck John Deere 47	46 inches (116 cm), Total width: 57 inches (144 cm), 3-blade, mechanical lift, hydraulic lift (Optional), right-discharge, Cut height: 1.5 to 3.5 inch (3 to 8 cm), Weight: 113 lbs (51 kg)
38" Snow blower John Deere 37A	38 inches width (96 cm), single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift, Weight: 180 lbs (81 kg)
46" Mower deck John Deere 46 673	46 inches (116 cm), Total width: 57 inches (144 cm), 3-blade, mechanical lift, hydraulic lift (Optional), right-discharge, Cut height: 1.5 to 5.0 inch (3 to 12 cm), Weight: 113 lbs (51 kg)
38" Mower deck John Deere 38 663/664/665	38 inches (96 cm), 2-blade, mechanical lift, hydraulic lift (Optional), right-discharge, Cut height: 1.0 to 4.0 inch (2 to 10 cm)

Transmission

Type	belt-driven variator
Gears	4 forward and 1 reverse
Model	Peerless 2300
Oil type	AM30200, SAE90
Description	Four-speed gear transmission with mechanical variable drive.
Oil capacity	1.75 qts (1.7 L)

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