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John Deere 425

John Deere 425 tractor
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The John Deere 425 is a garden tractor from the 400 Series produced from 1992 to 2001. It features a 20 hp Kawasaki 617cc 2-cylinder liquid-cooled V-twin gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission, and two-wheel drive with optional four-wheel steering. It was built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA, and originally priced at $8,995 in 1995. The tractor includes features such as mechanical rear differential lock, power steering, wet disc brakes, and an open operator station with an optional cozy cab and heater. It supports various attachments including mower decks, snowblowers, blades, and a front-end loader. The 425 is known for its hydraulic system with Gerotor type pump and 1000 psi pressure, and offers independent rear and mid PTOs with electro-hydraulic clutches.
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Power20 hp
Founded48/54/60" deck
Model425

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 425

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Kawasaki FD620D
Notes:Early versions of the engine used plastic cam gears. Steel cams were used beginning with engine serial number 149283.
Power:20 hp (14.9 kW)
Starter:electric
Idle RPM:1450-3550
Cylinders:2-cylinder
Fuel tank:6.5 gal (24.6 L)
Rated RPM:3550
Air cleaner:paper element with pre-cleander
Bore/Stroke:2.992x2.68 inches (76 x 68 mm)
Fuel system:carburetor
Displacement:617 cc (37.7 ci)
Oil capacity:1.6 qts (1.5 L)
Configuration:liquid-cooled horizontal-shaft V-twin
Sparkplug gap:0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Starter power:1.1 hp (0.8 kW)
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:3 qts (2.8 L)
Compression ratio:9:1

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery CCA:340
Battery Group:U1
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:20
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:Gerotor
Pressure:1000 psi (69.0 bar)
Pump flow:4.65 gpm (17.6 lpm)
Mid valves:2 (Optional)

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Wet disc brakes
Steering:power
Operator station:Open operator station. Cozy cab available with optional heater.
Differential lock:mechanical rear
Four-wheel steering:optional

Production

Series:400 Series
Category:Garden tractor
Original price:$8,995 in 1995
Years produced:1992 - 2001
Manufactured in:Horicon, Wisconsin, USA

Attachments

40 Loader:215 lbs lift (full at pin) (97 kg), 500 lbs breakout (226 kg), 600 lbs breakout (bucket) (272 kg), 50° dump, 22 inches reach (dumped) (55 cm), 43 inches reach (ground) (109 cm), 19° rollback (ground line), 69 inches height (at pin) (175 cm), 52 inches clearance (dumped) (132 cm), boom cyl: 1.50 inches (3 cm), bucket cyl: 1.75 inches (4 cm), weight: 580 lbs (263 kg), Bucket width: 48 inches (121 cm)
54" Blade:John Deere 1490M, front-mount, 54 inches width (137 cm), 11 inches lift (27 cm), 3.5 inches cut (8 cm), 184 lbs (83 kg), hydraulic-lift, hydraulic-angle
46" Snow blower:John Deere 1481M, 46 inches width (116 cm), single-stage, Clear height:30.625 inches (77 cm), front-mount, hydraulic-lift, 250 lbs (113 kg)
47" Snow blower:John Deere 1471M, 47 inches width (119 cm), dual-stage, Clear height:30.625 inches (77 cm), front-mount, hydraulic-lift, 300 lbs (136 kg)
Additional notes:The 425 was compatible with a 42-inch hydraulic tiller (M04390X) on the three-point hitch. To mount the front blade or snowblower the 425 requires the hydraulic couplers (BM17763) and the front hitch (BM17347). The front PTO kit (BM17330) is required for a snowblower.
48" mid-mount mower deck:John Deere BM17205, 48 inches (121 cm), Total width: 59.9 inches (152 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm), Cut adjustments: 25, Weight: 175 lbs (79 kg)
54" mid-mount mower deck:John Deere BM17206, 54 inches (137 cm), Total width: 65.9 inches (167 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm), Cut adjustments: 25, Weight: 185 lbs (83 kg)
60" mid-mount mower deck:John Deere BM17220, 60 inches (152 cm), Total width: 72.5 inches (184 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm), Cut adjustments: 25, Weight: 300 lbs (136 kg)

Transmission

Type:hydrostatic

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:0 (Optional)
Rear lift capacity:650 lbs (294 kg)

Dimensions & Tires

Width:47 inches (119 cm)
Height:45.9 inches (116 cm)
Length:75 inches (190 cm)
Rear axle:5-bolt flange rear axle
Rear tire:23x10.50-12
2WS Weight:805 lbs (365 kg)
AWS Weight:900 lbs (408 kg)
Front tire:16x7.50-8
Height (cab):74 inches (187 cm)
2WS Wheelbase:50.4 inches (128 cm)
AWS Wheelbase:49.4 inches (125 cm)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Mid PTO:independent
Rear PTO:independent (Rear PTO optional. Tractor must be off for shifting between rear, mid, or both PTOs.)
Mid PTO Type:2000
Rear PTO Type:540 (1.375)
Mid PTO Clutch:electro-hydraulic
Rear PTO Clutch:electro-hydraulic

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