John Deere lawn tractors

John Deere GT245

The John Deere GT245 is a garden tractor produced from 2002 to 2005 as part of the GT200 Series. It features a 20 hp Kawasaki 675cc 2-cylinder air-cooled V-Twin gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor was built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA, and originally priced at $5,649 in 2002. It includes features such as wet disc brakes, an open operator station, and an optional sleeve hitch. The GT245 supports a variety of attachments including multiple mid-mount mower decks, a snowblower, blade, and a mechanical tiller. It has a wheelbase of 49 inches, weighs 585 lbs without the mower deck, and uses lawn/turf tires sized 16x6.5-8 front and 23x10.5-12 rear.

Power14 hp

Founded38/46" deck

ModelGT245

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere GT245

Power

Rated power	20.0 hp

Tires

Rear tire	23x10.5-12
Front tire	16x6.5-8

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Kawasaki FH601V
Cylinders	2-cylinder
Point gap	0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Air cleaner	foam pre-cleaner and paper element
Bore/Stroke	2.96x2.99 inches (75 x 76 mm)
Displacement	675 cc (41.2 ci)
Oil capacity	1.9 qts (1.8 L)
Configuration	air-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
Power (gross)	20 hp (14.9 kW)
Starter volts	12

Features

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Wet disc brakes
Steering	Manual steering
Operator station	Open operator station

Dimensions

Width	39 inches (narrow spacing) (99 cm), 41.5 inches (wide spacing) (105 cm)
Height	47 inches (119 cm)
Length	72 inches (182 cm)
Wheelbase	49 inches (124 cm)
Shipping weight	585 lbs (265 kg) (Weight without mower deck)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery CCA	500
Battery Group	51
Battery volts	12
Charging system	flywheel alternator

Production

Series	GT200 Series
Built in	Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Category	Garden tractor
Original price	$5,649 in 2002
Years produced	2002 - 2005

Attachments

Tiller	Compatible with M03264X 30-inch mechanical tiller
46" Blade	John Deere, front-mount, 46 inches width (116 cm), 17 inches height (43 cm), 5 inches lift (12 cm), 3 inches cut (7 cm), 118 lbs (53 kg), manual-lift
42" Snow blower	John Deere 3252M, 42 inches width (106 cm), single-stage, Clear height:16 inches (40 cm), front-mount, manual-lift, 175 lbs (79 kg)
42" mid-mount mower deck	John Deere 42C, 42 inches (106 cm), Total width: 53 inches (134 cm), 2-blade, right-discharge, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm), 86 lbs (39 kg)
44" mid-mount mower deck	John Deere Piranha, 44 inches (111 cm), Total width: 45.7 inches (116 cm), 3-blade, mulching, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm), 125 lbs (56 kg)
48" mid-mount mower deck	John Deere 48C, 48 inches (121 cm), Total width: 61.1 inches (155 cm), 3-blade, right-discharge, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm), 117 lbs (53 kg)
54" mid-mount mower deck	John Deere 54C, 54 inches (137 cm), Total width: 67.7 inches (171 cm), 3-blade, right-discharge, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm), 150 lbs (68 kg)

Transmission

Type	belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears	infinite forward and reverse
Model	Tuff Torq K71
Controls	Brake, Forward, Reverse, Parking brake
Features	Hydrostatic transmission using Deere's Twin Touch foot pedals and standard cruise control
Oil type	Low Viscosity HY-GARD
Oil capacity	4.6 qts (4.4 L)