John Deere M653

The John Deere M653 is a zero-turn mower from the M500 Series produced between 2000 and 2001. It features a 22 hp Kohler CH22S 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with a 673 cc displacement. The mower uses a Hydro-Gear belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds. It has a 52-inch wheelbase, lawn/turf tires sized 13x5.00-6 front and 23x10.5-12 rear, and an open operator station with power steering and mechanical band brakes. The mower includes a 54-inch mid-mount John Deere mower deck with 3 blades and adjustable cutting height from 1.5 to 5 inches. Electrical system is 12 volts with a 470 CCA battery and 15 amp charging. The M653 is related to the John Deere M655 model.