John Deere lawn tractors
John Deere 245
The John Deere 245 is a garden tractor from the Late 200 Series produced from 1993 to 1994. It features a 14 hp Kawasaki 422cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor was built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA. It has a wheelbase of 47.9 inches, weighs 610 lbs, and comes with lawn/turf tires sized 16x6.5-8 front and 23x10.50-12 rear. Attachments include 38" and 46" mid-mount mower decks, a snowblower, and a blade, with a front lift kit required for some attachments.
Power14 hp
Founded38/46" deck
Model245
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 245
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kawasaki FC420V |
| Power | 14 hp (10.4 kW) |
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 3 gal (11.4 L) |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.50x2.68 inches (89 x 68 mm) |
| Displacement | 422 cc (25.8 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 1.3 qts (1.2 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Dimensions
| Width | 39 inches (99 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 71.5 inches (181 cm) |
| Weight | 610 lbs (276 kg) |
| Rear tire | 23x10.50-12 |
| Wheelbase | 47.9 inches (121 cm) |
| Front tire | 16x6.5-8 |
| Height (steering wheel) | 43.6 inches (110 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 13 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
|---|---|
| Series | Late 200 Series |
| Built in | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
| Years made | 1993 - 1994 |
References
| Book | Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1994, by John Deere |
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Attachments
| Notes | Front lift kit BM16733 is required for the front blade and snow blower. A 30-inch mechanical drive tiller (MO3261X) was compatible with the John Deere 245. |
|---|---|
| Overview | 38" mid-mount mower deck, 46" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, blade |
| 46" Blade | front-mount, 46 inches width (116 cm), 17 inches height (43 cm), 5 inches lift (12 cm), 3 inches cut (7 cm), 110 lbs (49 kg), manual-lift, manual-angle |
| 38" Mower deck | 38 inches (96 cm), Total width: 53.5 inches (135 cm), 2-blade, manual lift, Cut height: 1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm), 90 lbs (40 kg) |
| 46" Mower deck | 46 inches (116 cm), Total width: 57 inches (144 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, Cut height: 1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm), 125 lbs (56 kg) |
| 42" Snow blower | John Deere 3250M, 42 inches width (106 cm), single-stage, Total width: 43 inches (109 cm), Clear height: 17 inches (43 cm), front-mount, manual-lift, 175 lbs (79 kg) |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Model | Sundstrand BDU-21 |
| Oil capacity | 2.6 qts (2.5 L) |
Other features
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Expanding mechanical shoe brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Serial Numbers
| 1993 | 150001 |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 160001 |