John Deere lawn tractors

John Deere 325

The John Deere 325 is a garden tractor from the 300 Series produced from 1995 to 2001. It was built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA, and originally priced at $6,195 in 1995. It features two engine options: a 17HP Kawasaki 534cc single-cylinder gasoline engine used through 1998, and an 18HP Kawasaki 493cc 2-cylinder V-Twin gasoline engine introduced in 1999. The tractor has a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission (Tuff Torq K71A) with infinite forward and reverse speeds. It has a wheelbase of 47.9 inches, weighs 642 lbs, and uses 16x6.50-8 front tires and 23x10.50-12 rear tires. The tractor includes features such as two-wheel drive, manual steering, wet disc brakes, and an open operator station with an adjustable seat. Optional attachments include various mid-mount mower decks (38" to 54"), snowblower, blade, and tillers. The PTO is a mid independent type with an electric clutch.

Power17 hp

Founded38/44/48/54" deck

Model325

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 325

Hitch

Type	sleeve hitch (Optional)

Engine

Notes 1	The single-cylinder FC540V was used on the Deere 325 through the 1998 model year.
Notes 2	The V-Twin Kawasaki FH531V was first used in 1999 (serial number 070001) on the John Deere 325.
Power 1	17 hp (12.7 kW)
Fuel tank	3.5 gal (13.2 L)
Starter 1	electric
Starter 2	electric
Idle RPM 1	1400-3350
Rated RPM 2	3600
Air cleaner 1	dry with foam precleaner
Air cleaner 2	paper with foam precleaner
Bore/Stroke 1	3.50x3.38 inches (89 x 86 mm)
Bore/Stroke 2	2.68x2.68 inches (68 x 68 mm)
Compression 1	8.3:1
Fuel system 1	carburetor
Displacement 1	534 cc (32.64 ci)
Displacement 2	493 cc (30.1 ci)
Engine options	17HP Kawasaki 534cc 1-cyl gasoline; 18HP Kawasaki 493cc 2-cyl gasoline
Oil capacity 1	1.9 qts (1.8 L)
Oil capacity 2	1.9 qts (1.8 L)
Engine detail 1	Kawasaki FC540V, gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft
Engine detail 2	Kawasaki FH531V, gasoline, 2-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
Power (gross) 2	18 hp (13.4 kW)
Sparkplug gap 2	0.028 inches (0.711 mm)
Starter volts 1	12
Starter volts 2	12

Chassis

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Wet disc brakes
Steering	Manual steering
Operator station	Open operator station. Adjustable seat with 7-inches of travel.

Dimensions

Width	39 inches (99 cm)
Height	43.6 inches (110 cm)
Length	72.25 inches (183 cm)
Rear tire	23x10.50-12
Wheelbase	47.9 inches (121 cm)
Front tire	16x6.50-8
Rear tread	28.5/30.75 inches (72/78 cm)
Front tread	31.5 inches (80 cm)
Shipping weight	642 lbs (291 kg)
Length with bagger	94.25 inches (239 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery CCA	500
Battery Group	45
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	13
Charging system	flywheel alternator

Production

Type	Garden tractor
Series	300 Series
Built in	Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Years made	1995 - 2001
Original price	$6,195 in 1995

Attachments

Overview	38" mid-mount mower deck; 44" mid-mount mower deck; 48" mid-mount mower deck; 54" mid-mount mower deck; Snowblower; Blade; Deere-advertised tillers were a 30-inch mechanical or 42-inch hydraulic rear tiller. Three bagger options were available: a 7-bushel for the 38-inch deck, a 7-bushel Power Flow for the 48 and 54-inch decks, or the 19-bushel MC519 cart and Power Flow system. The snowblower and front blade require the front lift kit, kit number BM18126.
48" Blade	Cut3 inches (7 cm) Lift5 inches (12 cm) ModelJohn Deere 3480M Mountfront-mount Width48 inches (121 cm) Height17 inches (43 cm) Weight110 lbs (49 kg)
38" Mower deck	Lifthydraulic lift ModelJohn Deere BM18358 Blades2-blade Weight94 lbs (42 kg) Dischargeright-discharge Total width52.6 inches (133 cm) Cutting width38 inches (96 cm)
44" Mower deck	Lifthydraulic lift ModelJohn Deere BM18366 Blades3-blade (Six blades used in mulching configuration, two per spindle.) Weight108 lbs (48 kg) Dischargerear-discharge Total width45.7 inches (116 cm) Cutting width44 inches (111 cm)
48" Mower deck	Lifthydraulic lift ModelJohn Deere BM18361 Blades3-blade Weight129 lbs (58 kg) Dischargeright-discharge Total width60 inches (152 cm) Cutting width48 inches (121 cm)
54" Mower deck	Lifthydraulic lift ModelJohn Deere BM18363 Blades3-blade Weight141 lbs (63 kg) Dischargeright-discharge Total width66 inches (167 cm) Cutting width54 inches (137 cm)
42" Snow blower	Typesingle-stage ModelJohn Deere 3251M Width42 inches (106 cm)