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John Deere X485

John Deere X485 tractor
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The John Deere X485 is a garden tractor produced from 2002 to 2005 as part of the HDGT X Series. It features a 25 hp Kawasaki 745cc 2-cylinder liquid-cooled V-Twin gasoline engine with fuel injection and a shaft-driven hydrostatic Tuff Torq K92 transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds. The tractor is available in 2WD two-wheel steer and all-wheel steer variants, with optional upgrades such as upgraded seats, wheels, brush guards, and 4WD models. It has a wheelbase of 54.5 inches, weighs between 845 and 905 pounds depending on configuration, and offers a variety of attachments including mid-mount mower decks, snowblower, blade, and front-end loader. The X485 is designed with an open operator station and optional cabs, and features mechanical rear differential lock, hydrostatic power steering, and integral wet disc brakes.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere X485

Tires

Lawn/turf front:18x8.5-8
2WS Lawn/turf rear:26x12-12
AWS Lawn/turf rear:26x10.5-12

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Kawasaki FD711D
Cylinders:2-cylinder
Fuel tank:6.5 gal (24.6 L)
Rated RPM:3550
Air cleaner:dual paper element
Bore/Stroke:3.07x3.07 inches (78 x 78 mm)
Fuel system:fuel injected
Displacement:745 cc (45.5 ci)
Oil capacity:2.1 qts (2.0 L)
Configuration:liquid-cooled horizontal-shaft V-Twin
Power (gross):25 hp (18.6 kW)
Starter power:1.07 hp (0.8 kW)
Starter volts:12
Compression ratio:8.0:1
Oil change interval:50 h

Variants

X485:2WD two-wheel steer
X585:4WD
X485SE:upgraded seat, wheels, and brush guard
X585SE:upgraded seat, wheels, and brush guard
X485AWS:all-wheel steer

Dimensions

Width:46.8 inches (118 cm)
Height:50 inches (127 cm)
Length:78.8 inches (200 cm)
Wheelbase:54.5 inches (138 cm)
2WS Weight:845 lbs (383 kg)
AWS Weight:905 lbs (410 kg)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery CCA:340
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:20
Charging system:alternator

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Integral wet disc brakes
Steering:hydrostatic power, four-wheel steering on AWS
Operator station:Open operator station. Optional hard and soft-sided cabs. Optional vinyl weather enclosure.
Differential lock:mechanical rear

Production

Series:HDGT X Series
Built in:Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Category:Garden tractor
Original price:$9,999 in 2002
Years produced:2002 - 2005

Attachments

Overview:48" mid-mount mower deck, 54" mid-mount mower deck, 62" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, blade, front-end loader. The model 45 loader was not compatible with AWS tractors that had four-wheel steering. The X485 was compatible with a 42-inch (M04390X/M04391X) hydraulic tiller on the three-point hitch. The models 450 and 647 tillers required the three-point hitch and rear PTO.

45 Loader

Weight:515 lbs (233 kg)
Dump angle:45°
Bucket width:48 inches (121 cm)
Reach (dumped):23 inches (58 cm)
Reach (ground):43.3 inches (109 cm)
Bucket capacity:0.19 cu yd (0.1 cu m)
Height (at pin):73 inches (185 cm)
Clearance (dumped):57 inches (144 cm)
Breakout force (at pin):1,105 lbs (501 kg)
Breakout force (bucket):740 lbs (335 kg)
Breakout force (at 500mm):770 lbs (349 kg)
Lift capacity (full at pin):365 lbs (165 kg)
Rollback angle (ground line):25°

54" Blade

Cut:3.5 inches (8 cm)
Lift:11 inches (27 cm)
Angle:manual-angle, hydraulic-angle (optional)
Mount:front-mount
Width:54 inches (137 cm)
Height:50 inches (127 cm)
Lift type:hydraulic-lift

48" Mower deck

Lift:hydraulic lift
Model:John Deere 48C
Blades:3-blade
Weight:117 lbs (53 kg)
Cut height:1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm)
Total width:61.5 inches (156 cm)
Cutting width:48 inches (121 cm)

54" Mower deck

Lift:hydraulic lift
Model:John Deere 54C
Blades:3-blade
Weight:150 lbs (68 kg)
Cut height:1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm)
Total width:67.7 inches (171 cm)
Cutting width:54 inches (137 cm)

62" Mower deck

Lift:hydraulic lift
Model:John Deere 62C
Blades:3-blade
Weight:277 lbs (125 kg)
Total width:72.5 inches (184 cm)
Cutting width:62 inches (157 cm)

46" Snow blower

Lift:hydraulic-lift
Type:single-stage
Mount:front-mount
Width:46 inches (116 cm)
Weight:250 lbs (113 kg)
Total width:47.5 inches (120 cm)

Transmission

Type:shaft-driven hydrostatic
Gears:infinite forward and reverse
Model:Tuff Torq K92
Controls:Hydrostatic transmission operator with dual foot pedals. Cruise control on dashboard.
Oil type:Low-viscosity HY-GARD
2WS Oil capacity:7 qts (6.6 L)
AWS Oil capacity:6 qts (5.7 L)

Transmission controls

1:Throttle
2:Brake
3:Forward
4:Reverse
5:Parking brake
6:Cruise control
7:Differential lock

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:0 (Optional), 1-limited (Optional)
Rear lift:450 lbs (204 kg)

Serial Numbers

2002:010001
2003:020001
2004:030001

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:electric
Mid PTO:independent
Rear PTO:independent (Optional)
Rear PTO Type:540