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John Deere 345

John Deere 345 tractor
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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.
John Deere 345garden tractorKawasaki FD590V enginehydrostatic transmissionlawn tractormower deckssnowblowerblade300 Series18 hp
Power18 hp
Founded38/44/48/54" deck
Model345

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)

Clutch:electric
Mid PTO:independent

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