John Deere lawn tractors
John Deere X500
The John Deere X500 is a garden tractor produced from 2006 to 2015, built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA. It features a 25 horsepower Kawasaki FH721V 675cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with a carburetor fuel system. The tractor uses a Tuff Torq K72B belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, operated by two foot pedals and dash-mounted cruise control. It has two-wheel drive with a mechanical rear differential lock and manual sector-and-pinion steering. The operator station is open with a 15-inch seat adjustable by 7 inches, including a cupholder, toolbox, and 12-volt outlet. The tractor has a 5-gallon fuel tank and weighs 655 lbs. Tires are 16x6.5-8 front and 24x12-12 rear. Attachments include 48" and 54" mid-mount mower decks, a snowblower, blade, front-end loader, and a compatible 30-inch mechanical-drive tiller. The PTO is an independent mid PTO with an electric clutch.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere X500
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kawasaki FH721V |
| Cooling | air-cooled |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 5 gal |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.96x2.99 inches |
| Fuel system | carburetor |
| Displacement | 675 cc |
| Oil capacity | 2 qts |
| Fuel tank (L) | 18.9 L |
| Power (gross) | 25 hp |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Bore/Stroke (mm) | 75 x 76 mm |
| Oil capacity (L) | 1.9 L |
| Power (gross kW) | 18.6 kW |
| Displacement (ci) | 41.2 ci |
| Sparkplug gap (mm) | 0.762 mm |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.004 inches (cold) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.004 inches (cold) |
| Intake valve clearance (mm) | 0.102 mm |
| Exhaust valve clearance (mm) | 0.102 mm |
Overview
| Built in | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
|---|---|
| Category | Garden tractor |
| Production years | 2006 - 2015 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery CCA | 500 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 15 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | manual sector-and-pinion |
| Operator station | Open operator station with 15-inch seat and 7-inch adjustment. Cupholder, toolbox, and 12-volt outlet standard. |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Attachments
| Blade | 48 inches width, front-mount, 17 inches height, 4.5 inches lift, Angling 30°, 1.5 inches cut, Weight: 150 lbs, manual-lift, manual-angle |
|---|---|
| Tiller | 30-inch mechanical-drive tiller compatible |
| Snowblower | 43.25 inches width, two-stage, Clear height: 30.5 inches, front-mount, manual-lift, Weight: 180 lbs |
| Front-end loader | Johnson 10TC Loader, 350 lbs lift (full at pin), 47° dump, 16 inches reach (dumped), 69.5 inches height (at pin), 54 inches clearance (dumped), 67 inches clearance (level), Weight: 410 lbs, Bucket width: 38 inches and 48 inches |
| 48" mid-mount mower deck | 48 inches width, 3-blade, manual spring-assisted lift, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch, Cut adjustments: 13, Weight: 112 lbs, Belt: M154897 (drive), Belt: M194958 (deck) |
| 54" mid-mount mower deck | 54 inches width, 3-blade, manual spring-assisted lift, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch, Cut adjustments: 13, Weight: 153 lbs, Belt: M154897 (drive), Belt: M154960 (deck) |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Model | Tuff Torq K72B |
| Controls | Throttle, Cruise control, Brake, Forward, Reverse, Parking brake, Differential lock |
| Operation | Hydrostatic transmission operated with two foot pedals and dash-mounted cruise control. |
| Oil capacity | 5.6 qts |
| Oil capacity (L) | 5.3 L |
Tractor hitch
| Type | sleeve hitch Optional |
|---|
Serial Numbers
| 2006 | 010001 |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 020001 |
| 2008 | 030001 |
| 2009 | 040001 |
| 2010 | 050001 |
| 2011 | 060001 |
| 2012 | 070001 |
| 2013 | 080001 |
| 2014 | 090001 |
| 2015 | 100001 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 41 inches |
|---|---|
| Height | 43 inches |
| Length | 79 inches |
| Rear tire | 24x12-12 |
| Wheelbase | 51.2 inches |
| Front tire | 16x6.5-8 |
| Width (cm) | 104 cm |
| Height (cm) | 109 cm |
| Length (cm) | 200 cm |
| Wheelbase (cm) | 130 cm |
| Operating weight | 655 lbs |
| Operating weight (kg) | 297 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | electric |
|---|---|
| Mid PTO | independent |