John Deere lawn tractors
John Deere X300R
The John Deere X300R is a rear-discharge lawn tractor produced from 2007 to 2015 as part of the Select X300 Series. It features a choice of two Kawasaki V-Twin gasoline engines with 17 or 18.5 horsepower, a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and a 42-inch mower deck attachment with manual foot pedal lift. The tractor has a wheelbase of 49.4 inches, weighs 704 lbs, and rides on lawn/turf tires sized 15x6-6 front and 20x10-8 rear. It offers two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with 192 CCA and 15 amp charging. The X300R was succeeded by the John Deere X350R model.
Power16 hp
Founded38/46" deck
ModelX300R
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere X300R
Tires
| Lawn/turf rear | 20x10-8 |
|---|---|
| Lawn/turf front | 15x6-6 |
Engine
| Fuel tank | 2.4 gal (9.1 L) |
|---|---|
| Point gap 1 | 0.013 inches (0.330 mm) |
| Oil capacity | 1.8 qts (1.7 L) |
| Air cleaner 2 | dry with foam pre-cleaner |
| Bore/Stroke 1 | 2.68x2.56 inches (68 x 65 mm) |
| Bore/Stroke 2 | 2.87x2.83 inches (73 x 72 mm) |
| Fuel system 1 | carburetor |
| Fuel system 2 | carburetor |
| Displacement 1 | 472 cc (28.8 ci) |
| Displacement 2 | 603 cc (36.8 ci) |
| Engine options | 17HP Kawasaki 472cc 2-cyl gasoline; 18.5HP Kawasaki 603cc 2-cyl gasoline |
| Engine detail 1 | Kawasaki FH491V, gasoline, 2-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin |
| Engine detail 2 | Kawasaki FS600V, gasoline, 2-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin |
| Power (gross) 1 | 17 hp (12.7 kW) |
| Power (gross) 2 | 18.5 hp (13.8 kW) |
| Sparkplug gap 1 | 0.030 inches (0.762 mm) |
| Sparkplug gap 2 | 0.030 inches (0.762 mm) |
| Starter volts 1 | 12 |
| Intake valve clearance 1 | 0.004 inches (Cold) (0.102 mm) |
| Intake valve clearance 2 | 0.004 inches (cold) (0.102 mm) |
| Exhaust valve clearance 1 | 0.004 inches (Cold) (0.102 mm) |
| Exhaust valve clearance 2 | 0.004 inches (cold) (0.102 mm) |
Dimensions
| Width | 38 inches (96 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 43 inches (109 cm) |
| Length | 99 inches (251 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 49.4 inches (125 cm) |
| Operating weight | 704 lbs (319 kg) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery CCA | 192 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 15 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Rear-discharge mower |
|---|---|
| Series | Select X300 Series |
| Years produced | 2007 - 2015 |
Attachments
| 42" mower deck | Type: John Deere, manual foot pedal lift, Cutting width: 42 inches (106 cm), Overall width: 44 inches (111 cm), Cut height: 1 to 3.75 inch (2 to 9 cm) |
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Transmission
| Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Oil change | sealed unit, owner service is not recommended |
| Transmission | Tuff Torq K46 |