John Deere lawn tractors

John Deere 345

The John Deere 345 is a garden tractor produced from 1995 to 2001 as part of the 300 Series. It features an 18 hp Kawasaki 585cc 2-cylinder liquid-cooled V-Twin gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with power steering. The tractor has wet disc brakes and an open operator station with an adjustable seat. It was built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA, and originally sold for $7,295 in 1995. The 345 supports various attachments including multiple mid-mount mower decks, snowblower, and blade. It has a sleeve hitch option and an independent mid PTO with electric clutch. The tractor's dimensions include a 47.9 inch wheelbase, 72.25 inch length, and weighs 699 lbs.

Power18 hp

Founded38/44/48/54" deck

Model345

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 345

Hitch

Type	sleeve hitch (Optional)

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Kawasaki FD590V
Power	18 hp (13.4 kW)
Starter	electric
Idle RPM	1400-3350
Cylinders	2-cylinder
Fuel tank	3.5 gal (13.2 L)
Air cleaner	dry with foam precleaner
Bore/Stroke	2.91x2.68 inches (74 x 68 mm)
Fuel system	carburetor
Displacement	585 cc (35.7 ci)
Oil capacity	2 qts (1.9 L)
Configuration	liquid-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	3.3 qts (3.1 L)
Compression ratio	8.7:1

Features

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Wet disc brakes
Steering	Power 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	699 lbs (317 kg)
Length with bagger	94.25 inches (239 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery CCA	500
Battery Group	45
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	17
Charging system	flywheel alternator

Production

Series	300 Series
Built in	Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Category	Garden tractor
Original price	$7,295 in 1995
Years produced	1995 - 2001

Attachments

Details	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.
Mower decks	38" mid-mount, 44" mid-mount, 48" mid-mount, 54" mid-mount
Other attachments	snowblower, blade

Transmission

Type	belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears	infinite forward and reverse
Model	Tuff Torq K70
Controls	Throttle, Brake, Reverse, Forward, Parking brake, Cruise control
Oil capacity	4.7 qts (4.4 L)

Attachment details

48" Blade	John Deere 3480M, front-mount, 48 inches width (121 cm), 17 inches height (43 cm), 5 inches lift (12 cm), 3 inches cut (7 cm), 110 lbs (49 kg)
38" Mower deck	John Deere BM18358, 38 inches (96 cm), Total width: 52.6 inches (133 cm), 2-blade, hydraulic lift, right-discharge, 94 lbs (42 kg)
44" Mower deck	John Deere BM18366, 44 inches (111 cm), Total width: 45.7 inches (116 cm), 3-blade (Six blades used in mulching configuration, two per spindle), hydraulic lift, rear-discharge, 108 lbs (48 kg)
48" Mower deck	John Deere BM18361, 48 inches (121 cm), Total width: 60 inches (152 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, right-discharge, 129 lbs (58 kg)
54" Mower deck	John Deere BM18363, 54 inches (137 cm), Total width: 66 inches (167 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, right-discharge, 141 lbs (63 kg)
42" Snow blower	John Deere 3251M, 42 inches width (106 cm), single-stage, Total width: 43.3 inches (109 cm), Clear height: 12 inches (30 cm), front-mount, 175 lbs (79 kg)

Power Take-off (PTO)