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John Deere F525

John Deere F525 tractor
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The John Deere F525 is a front-mount mower lawn tractor produced from 1990 to 2002 as part of the F500 Series. It features a 17 hp Kawasaki 534cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with power steering. The tractor offers an open operator station and mid independent PTO with electric clutch. It was built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA, and originally priced around $5,695 to $5,724. The F525 supports attachments including 38" and 48" front-mount mower decks and a 38" snowblower. Dimensions vary with attachments, with a wheelbase of 34.8 inches and weight ranging from 527 to 740 pounds depending on deck configuration.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere F525

Tires

Rear tire:13x6.50-6
Front tire:18x6.50-8

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Kawasaki FC540V
Cooling:air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter:electric
Idle RPM:1450-3250
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Fuel tank:2.75 gal (10.4 L)
Sparkplug:NGK BPR5ES, Champion RN11YC
Air cleaner:dry
Bore/Stroke:3.50x3.39 inches (89 x 86 mm)
Displacement:534 cc (32.6 ci)
Oil capacity:2.7 qts (2.6 L)
Power (gross):17 hp (12.7 kW)
Sparkplug gap:0.025 inches (0.635 mm)
Starter volts:12

Features

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:Power steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Dimensions

Length:64.9 inches (164 cm) without deck, 83.9 inches (213 cm) with 38-inch deck, 85 inches (215 cm) with 48-inch deck
Weight:527 lbs (239 kg) without deck, 740 lbs (335 kg) with 48-inch deck
Wheelbase:34.8 inches (88 cm)
Height (hood):22.5 inches (57 cm)
Ground clearance:3.5 inches (8 cm)
Height (steering wheel):42 inches (106 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12
Charging system:flywheel alternator

Production

Type:Front-mount mower
Series:F500 Series
Built in:Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Original price:$5,695 (1995), $5,724 (2002)
Years produced:1990 - 2002

Attachments

Snowblower

Lift:manual-lift
Type:single-stage
Model:John Deere 3280M
Mount:front-mount
Width:38 inches (96 cm)
Weight:210 lbs (95 kg)
Clear height:17 inches (43 cm)

38" front-mount mower deck

Model:John Deere BM18629
Mount:front-mount
Blades:2-blade
Weight:187 lbs (84 kg)
Discharge:right-discharge
Cut height:1 to 3.5 inch (2 to 8 cm)
Total width:53.1 inches (134 cm)
Cutting width:38 inches (96 cm)

48" front-mount mower deck

Model:John Deere BM18630
Mount:front-mount
Blades:3-blade
Weight:213 lbs (96 kg)
Discharge:right-discharge
Cut height:1 to 3.5 inch (2 to 8 cm)
Total width:51 inches (129 cm)
Cutting width:48 inches (121 cm)

Transmission

Type:hydrostatic
Gears:infinite forward and reverse

Serial Numbers

Location:Serial number decal on the left side of the F525, ahead of the rear tire.

Power Take-off (PTO)

Type:independent
Clutch:electric
Location:Mid PTO

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