John Deere lawn tractors
John Deere E96
The John Deere E96 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1975 to 1976. It features a 36-Volt DC electric traction motor with two 36V DC mower blade motors, delivering 1.25 hp continuous power and 3.4 hp peak power. The mower has a 3-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears. It rides on lawn/turf tires sized 11x4.00-5 front and 16x16.50-8 rear, with a wheelbase of 40 inches and weighs 475 lbs. The mower includes a 34" mid-mount mower deck and a 38" front-mount blade attachment. Steering is manual with mechanical band brakes and an open operator station.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere E96
Engine
| Type | electric |
|---|---|
| Power | 1.25 hp (continuous) (0.9 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 3600 |
| Peak power | 3.4 hp (peak) (2.5 kW) |
| Description | 36-Volt DC traction motor and two 36V DC mower blade motors. |
Dimensions
| Width | 43 inches (109 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 37 inches (93 cm) |
| Length | 56.2 inches (142 cm) |
| Weight | 475 lbs (215 kg) |
| Rear tire | 16x16.50-8 |
| Wheelbase | 40 inches (101 cm) |
| Front tire | 11x4.00-5 |
| Rear tread | 25 inches (63 cm) |
| Front tread | 22 inches (55 cm) |
Electrical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Mechanical band brakes |
| Steering | manual |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Riding lawn mower |
|---|---|
| Years made | 1975 - 1976 |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
Attachments
| Blade | 38 inches width (96 cm), front-mount John Deere |
|---|---|
| 34" mid-mount mower deck | 34 inches cutting width (86 cm), 2-blade, cut height 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
| Oil type | SAE 90 |
| Oil capacity | 0.75 qts (0.7 L) |
Serial Numbers
| 1975 | 030001 |
|---|---|
| 1976 | 055001 |
| Location | Serial number plate on right rear of mower. |